New Delhi. It was a proud moment for all of us when the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets landed in 2020 on Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana. The involvement of Rafale aircraft certainly increases the strength of the Air Force, as it is one of the finest fighter aircraft in the world and includes extremely modern avionics, weapons and radar systems.
There is a situation of tension between these two India and Pakistan. The curiosity of such people has increased, so we thought why not tell you about this amazing fighter aircraft. So, here is everything about the new Rafale fighter jets included in the Indian Air Force that you should know.
Engine and top speed
First of all, the word ‘Rafael’ means a gust of wind! The Rafale fighter aircraft is powered by two M88-2 engines, each of which has a thrust output of 16,850 pounds. This fighter aircraft Mac can reach a top speed of 1.8 or 2,222 kmph.
| Specification | Dassault Rafael |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 2,222 kmph |
| Ferry Range | 3,700 km |
| Landing Ground Run | 450 tonnes |
| Wingspan | 10.9 tonnes |
| Lengthe | 15.3 tonnes |
| Height | 5.3 tonnes |
| EPT Weight | 10 tons |
| Max take off weight | 24.5 tonnes |
| External load | 9.5 tonnes |
| Fuel capacity | 11.4 tonnes |
| Service sealing | 50,000 feet |
How much fuel is spent in an hour?
Dassault Rafael’s fuel consumption depends on the position of the flight, but it is estimated that in the cruzing flight it burns about 2,500 liters of fuel per hour, while it can reach 9,000 liters per hour with a maneuver or afterburner.
Dassault built by Aviation
Dassault Rafael is a French fighter aircraft manufactured by Dassault Aviation, and has seen air war in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Mali and Libya. It is a 4.5 -generation fighter aircraft and is a ‘omnirol’ aircraft, which means that it can carry out several missions in a single flight. Rafael is a twin-jet aircraft operated by two M88–2 engines.
Faster than sound speed
Each engine is capable of generating a thrust of 7.5 tonnes or 16,850 pound-forces (with afterburners). Its top speed is 2,222 kmph or Mac 1.8, which means that this fighter aircraft can fly 1.8 times faster than the speed of sound. The maximum take-off weigh of the Rafale aircraft is 24.5 tonnes and can carry a total of 11.4 tonnes of fuel in its internal tanks and external drop tanks. With three drop tanks, Rafael’s Ferry Range is 3,700 km.