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Is Rafale combat proven?
The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and with the French Air Force in 2006. With more than 30,000 flight hours in operations, it has proven its worth in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria.
How will Rafale help India?
The weapons package that Rafale will get for India will capacitate India with the ability to engage Pakistani jets from a long distance without the risk of being tracked. In addition, the air-to-ground SCALP missile can precisely track down any target on the Pakistani territory with ease.
How many Rafale will India get?
The three new aircraft coming from France would take the Indian Rafale fleet to 29, giving India more options to deploy a significant number of these highly capable planes on both the northern borders and eastern frontier. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020.
Which country gave Rafale to India?
France
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 aircraft at a cost of ₹ 59,000 crore.
Is Rafale Stealth?
Although not a full-aspect stealth aircraft, the cost of which was viewed as unacceptably excessive, the Rafale was designed for a reduced radar cross-section (RCS) and infrared signature .
How many Rafael are in India?
When will Rafale fighter jets land in India?
These fighter jets are scheduled to land at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres. The five Rafale are the first batch of the 36 supersonic omnirole combat aircraft that India is buying from France. The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.
Why is the IAF buying hammer missiles for Rafale?
The Rafales have arrived at a critical time, as India and China have been at odds along the border for the last three months. Aiming to deploy the Rafale along the border with China, the IAF has also made a last-minute purchase of HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) missiles in a bid to add to the fighter jet’s lethality.
What are the salient features of Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30MKI Jets?
Here are the salient features of Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30MKIs jets and why the combination of these two fighter jets will prove to be a game changer for Indian armed forces. -The Rafale can fly at speeds of 1.8 mach (2,222.6km per hour) and it has a range of 3,700 km
Which is the most advanced fighter jet of Indian Air Force?
– The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most advanced fighter jet in operation with the Indian Air Force and is the primary air to air and air to ground strike machine. – Su-30 MKI is built in India by HAL under license agreement with Russia’s Sukhoi.
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