Rafale
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Type | Multi-Role |
| Crew | Single or twin seater |
| Span | 10,80 m (35.4 ft) |
| Wing area | 45,70 m² (492 sq ft) |
| Length | 15,27 m (33.8 ft) |
| Height | 5,34 m (17,4 ft) |
| Empty | 10-ton class |
| BME | 20950 lb. |
| Max ramp weight | 49560 lb. |
| Max Weight | 24,500 kg (54,000 lb) |
| Fuel (internal) | 4,700 kg (10,300 lb) |
| Fuel (external) | 7,500 kg (16,500 lb) |
| Max external capability | 9,500 kg (20,950 lb) |
| engine | 2 x M88-2 powerplant 10,971 lbs dry and 16,620 lbs with afterburner (or 11,250 dry to 17,000 lb of thrust with afterburner). |
| Load factors | +9g/-3.2g |
| Max speed | M 1.8+/750 kts |
| Approach speed | 120 knots |
| Landing distance | 450 m (1,475 ft) |
| Take-off landing | < 1300 ft |
| Max climb rate | Over 1,000 ft/sec |
| Operational ceiling | 55,000 ft |
| Combat Radius | 1882 km |
| Radius of action (penetration mission) | More than 1,000 nautical miles |
| Combat air patrol loiter time | Over 3 hours |
| In-Flight Refueling | Yes |
| Internal Fuel | 4250 kg |
| External stores | 13215 lb. to 17620 lb. |
| Air version | 14 hard points |
| Navy version | 13 hard points |
| Heavy stores & fuel "wet" stations | 5 |
| Drop Tanks | 2000 L Drop tank with 1598 kg for 188nm of range |
| Armament |
Cannon: 1 30mm DEFA 554 Mica, R.550 Magic 2, BGL 400 |
| Sensors | RDX LD/SD radar, FLIR, LRMTS, RWR, Advanced bombsight |
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