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Rafale B

Rafale B

Multi-Role Fighters
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Basic Information
Name
Rafale B
Designation
Rafale B
Alternate Designation
Rafale F3R, Rafale F4
Equipment Type
Multi-Role Fighters
Manufacturer
Dassault-Aviation
Date of Introduction
2006
Description

The two-seat Rafale B has been designed to perform precision ground attack, reconnaissance and nuclear strike missions. It will replace current Jaguar, Mirage F1, Mirage IV and Mirage 2000N aircraft. The French Air Force requires up to 139 Rafale Bs through 2019 to replace aging aircraft. The Rafale B is scheduled to achieve IOC in 2006. On September 24, 2004, the French Ministry of Defense awarded a €3.1 billion multiyear contract for 59 Rafale aircraft to an industry team comprising Dassault Aviation (€1.5 billion), Snecma (€600 million), Thales (€500 million), MBDA and Sagem. The Rafale aircraft ordered by the French Armed Forces will be furnished following the multi-role standard F3 specifications. Deliveries are expected to begin in June 2008 and will continue through January 2012. Under the terms of the multiyear contract, the French Air Force will receive 36 twin-seat Rafale Bs replacing aging Mirage F1 and Jaguar aircraft. French Minister of Defense, Alliot-Marie, announced that the third batch of Rafale, comprising 59 aircraft, turn into firm order on December 6, 3004, during a speech at the French Senate about Defense budget. The Rafale first batch contract was awarded in 1994 and was set for 13 aircraft. The second order was awarded in 1999 for 48 aircraft. The third order was announced in September 2004 consisting of 59 aircraft and 118 engines. The total number of Rafale ordered for the French armed forces now stands at 120 units.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 2222.6 km/h
Range 1900.0 km
Service Ceiling 15000 m
Wingspan 10.90 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Multi-Role Fighters
Status Active
Also Known As Rafale F3R, Rafale F4
Origin France
Contractor Dassault-Aviation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2006
Total Production 277
Unitary Cost EUR 120 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 2
Dimensions — Height 5.3 meter
Dimensions — Length 15.3 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 30 millimeter
Dimensions — Wingspan 10.9 meter
G-load — Max Maneuvering Load Factor 11 g
Mass — Empty Weight 10,000 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 34,000 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 24,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload 9,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 15,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 1,900 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 1.8 mach
Time — Flight Endurance 3 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: Mica IR
Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: Mica RF
Item 3 Anti-Ship Missiles: AM39 Exocet Block 2
Item 4 Anti-Ship Missiles: ANF
Item 5 Bombs: AASM 250
Item 6 Bombs: AASM IR
Item 7 Bombs: BGL 1000
Item 8 Bombs: BGL 250
Item 9 Bombs: BGL 400
Item 10 Bombs: GBU-12 Paveway II
Item 11 Cruise Missiles: ASMP
Item 12 Cruise Missiles: ASMP A
Item 13 Cruise Missiles: Storm Shadow
Item 14 Jamming Systems: Spectra (1)
Item 15 Medium Caliber Cannons: 30 M 791 (1)
Item 16 Optronic Systems: Damocles (1)
Item 17 Optronic Systems: FSO (1)
Item 18 Optronic Systems: NAVFLIR (1)
Item 19 Optronic Systems: Reco NG (1)
Item 20 Radar Systems: RBE2 (1)
Item 21 Standoff Weapons: Apache AP
Item 22 Standoff Weapons: Apache IZ
Item 23 Standoff Weapons: AS30L
Variants
Variant 1 Rafale M
Variant 2 Rafale C
Variant 3 Rafale B
Details
Country of Origin France
Category Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000479

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
15.3 m
Width
10.9 m
Height
5.3 m
Weight
24500 kg
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Operators (8)
France
India
Serbia
Egypt
Greece
Indonesia
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
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