Dassault Rafale
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Dassault Rafale is a multirole ("omnirole") fighter built by Dassault in France. It first flew in 1986 and entered service in 2001. One twin-engine fighter to replace many different types in the French Air Force and Navy.
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- Top speed1,912 km/h (1,188 mph)
- Range3,700 km (2,299 miles)
- First flight1986
- Wingspan10.9 m (36 ft)
Dassault Rafale specs
| Top speed | 1,912 km/h (1,188 mph) · Mach 1.80 |
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| Range | 3,700 km (2,299 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
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| Length | 15.3 m (50 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 10.9 m (36 ft) |
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| Height | 5.3 m (18 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 25 t (54,013 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 10 t (22,046 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 or 2 crew |
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| Engines | 2 × M88 afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1986 |
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| Entered service | 2001 |
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| Built by | Dassault (France) |
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Dassault Rafale facts
- It flies from French aircraft carriers as well as land bases.
- Rafale is French for a gust of wind.
Quick quiz
When did the Dassault Rafale first fly?
In 1986.
Who built the Dassault Rafale?
Dassault, in France.
How fast can the Dassault Rafale fly?
Its top speed is 1,912 km/h (1,188 mph) · Mach 1.80.
How far can the Dassault Rafale fly?
About 3,700 km (2,299 miles).
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