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Can Rafale carry nuke?
The 4+ generation twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole Rafale fighter has been designed as an Omni-role fighter, which has the ability to perform nuclear deterrence missions.
Which Indian aircraft can carry nuclear weapons?
The MiG-27 and the Jaguar were originally designed to perform ground attack missions, and would require only modest modification to deliver nuclear weapons….India Aircraft. Potential Special Weapons Delivery Systems.
| Aircraft | Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Combat Radius | 2,600 km |
| Payload | 4,750 kg |
| Speed | Mach 1.5 |
| Inventory | 116 |
Why did IAF choose Rafale?
Rafale was chosen as the lowest bidder based on life-cycle cost, which is a combination of cost of acquisition, operating cost over a duration of 40 years and cost of transfer of technology. The negotiations with Dassault dragged on due to disagreements on warranty for aircraft produced by HAL.
Can Jaguar carry nukes?
RAF Jaguars were used for rapid deployment and regional reinforcement, and others flew in the tactical nuclear strike role, carrying the WE.177 bomb.
Can F-22 carry nukes?
The B61 has been deployed by a variety of U.S. military aircraft. As part of NATO Nuclear Weapons Sharing British, German and Italian Panavia Tornado aircraft can also carry B61s. The B61 can fit inside the F-22 Raptor’s weapons bays and will also be carried by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Can India’s Rafale jets carry nuclear bombs?
India is on the verge of signing a deal with France for 36 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, likely when French defense minister Jean-Yves le Drian arrives in New Delhi later this week. The jets may end up lugging nuclear bombs, as officials told The Indian Express this month that the jets are “to be used as an airborne strategic delivery system .”
What is Rafale used for in the military?
Dassault Rafale. Equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions. The Rafale is referred to as an “omnirole” aircraft by Dassault.
How many Rafale jets India ordered from France have been delivered?
India which faces the threat of a two-front war ordered 36 Rafale jets from France, out of which eight have already landed in the country last year. Thirteen more will be delivered by April this year.
When will India get 36 more Rafales missiles?
The first Rafales were expected to be delivered by 2019, and India is set to have all 36 within six years. The deal includes weapons and spares, which included Meteor BVRAAM missiles. India considered ordering 36 more Rafales around August 2017 amid tensions with China.