The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine delta-wing agile multi-role fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. The Rafale was brought in as the replacement for the Mirage 2000-5 that was originally a competitor for the tender, after the production lines for the Mirage closed down, as well as the entry of much more advanced aircraft into the competition. The Rafale has the advantage of being logistically and operationally similar to the Mirage 2000, which the IAF already operates and used with great success during the Kargil War. This would require fewer changes in the existing infrastructure of the IAF, which in turn will reduce cost. Moreover, being 100% French also provided Dassault a distinct edge over its competitors on the issue of technology transfer. Dassault claims that the Rafale has an advantage over many of the competitors because it is not subject to ITAR restrictions. While not included in the MRCA requirement, the French fighter has more configurations of potential interest for the IAF: a carrier-based version (the Rafale M) and a capability for nuclear strategic strike. Both of these particular versions are in use in the French Armed Forces. The French government has cleared full technology transfer of the Rafale to India, including that of the RBE2-AA AESA radar which will be integrated into the Rafale by 2010 and also the transfer of software source codes, which will allow Indian scientists to re-program a radar or any sensitive ... Теги:DassaultRafaleTheFutureofIndianAirForceMultiroleSukhoi30MKIOmniAfganistanChinaVietnamPakistanUSAFWinnerIndiaClears$20BillionMMRCADeallowestbidderMotherdefensedealsIAFPLAFPAFJF17ThunderSu30MKI27MKKMirage2000-5MRCAFrenchFranceHALDhruvLCHLCALAHAgnicompetitionTakeofflandingFlyingNDTVTopTenForcesPowerJetPlaneAirplaneMilitaryAircraftNavyArmyHelicopterPlanesAviationCricketFighterPilotJetsF16
Indian Air Force has selected the Dassault Rafale as preferred bidder for its 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) requirement (6 squadrons). Role: Multirole fighter aircraft National origin: France Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation First flight: 4 July 1986 Introduction: 4 December 2000 Status: In production, in service Primary users: French Air Force French Navy Program cost: €39.6 billion (1 January 2008) Unit cost Rafale C: €64 million, US$82.3 million (flyaway cost, 2008) Rafale M: €70 million, US$90.5 million (flyaway cost, 2008) Unit cost: €64 million US$90.5 million (dependent on type/variant and can be as high as €90 million US$124 million, 2010) ***Watch HD in Full Screen*** LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and Make FAVOURITE. Теги:Dassault RafaleIndianArmyFlyingJetAirplanePlaneForceAircraftPlanesAviationFlightMilitaryFighterJetsAirforcePilot
The clip version (3min) of the Dassault Rafale Solo Display filmed at the Breitling Sion Airshow the 15th and 16th September 2011. www.indiandefence.com Теги:http://www.indiandefence.com
