FCAS Sacrificed: The Rafale Becomes France’s Last Gamble
With the Rafale F5 and its combat drone, France aims to stay in the aerial race without waiting for FCAS or copying NGAD. Summary The […]
Dassault Rafale
The Rafale’s canards: 5 innovations that are changing aerial combat
From vortex to trim drag, how the Rafale’s fly-by-wire canards improve agility, landing and signature. In summary Canards are often reduced to an aerodynamic “gimmick.” […]
The Rafale’s weaponry: the key to its operational versatility
Air-to-air, ground attack, anti-ship, or nuclear deterrence: a detailed analysis of the Rafale’s weaponry, its performance, uses, and limitations. Summary The Rafale is not only […]
Rafale: the real reasons behind its late export success
The international success of the Rafale can be explained by France’s technological autonomy, Dassault’s industrial reliability, and the geopolitical refocusing of buyers. Summary Long shunned […]
Range of a Rafale with heavy air-to-ground load without refueling
How far can a Dassault Rafale fly on an air-to-ground mission with maximum load without refueling? Quantitative and technical analysis. The range limitations of the […]
The cost of the Dassault Rafale
Discover the budget for the Rafale, a fighter aircraft designed by Dassault. Development cost, financial figures and issues at stake in the French program The […]
Dassault Rafale missions in Mali
The Dassault Rafale’s missions in Mali have been decisive in restoring stability to the region. The fighter plane has proved its effectiveness. Here’s how. The […]
The versatility of the Rafale: power and adaptability in the air
Discover the technical characteristics of the Rafale, a versatile, high-performance fighter optimised for a variety of military missions. The Dassault Rafale is a versatile fighter […]
The Armament of the Rafale
Discover the arsenal of the Rafale, a versatile French combat aircraft: air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, anti-missile defense, guided bombs, and cannons. An in-depth look at […]
Rafale variants:
Discover the Dassault Rafale variants. The Rafale, a versatile and adaptable fighter, stands out on the world market thanks to its advanced technology and French […]