Dassault Rafale Family
The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine military-aircraft family developed to replace several specialized types with one adaptable design. The Rafale A technology demonstrator first established the aerodynamic configuration, followed by land-based single- and two-seat production variants and a carrier-capable naval variant. The family is produced for France and a growing group of international operators.
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Identity
- Aliases
- RafaleRafale ARafale BRafale CRafale M
- Family Name
- Dassault Rafale
- Full Name
- Dassault Rafale Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine military-aircraft family developed to replace several specialized types with one adaptable design. The Rafale A technology demonstrator first established the aerodynamic configuration, followed by land-based single- and two-seat production variants and a carrier-capable naval variant. The family is produced for France and a growing group of international operators.
- First Flight Year
- 1,986
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:44:57 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:44:57 UTC