The wait is finally over. Five Rafale fighter jets from France have flown to India. The five combat aircraft will reach Ambala airbase on Wednesday by covering an air distance of 7364 km. An agreement has been reached with France on 36 aircraft and this is its first shipment. These aircraft will increase India's strength to give a befitting reply to China's manipulations on the LAC and Pakistan's nefarious antics on the LoC. It is believed that they could be deployed along the China border next week.
Rafael fighter aircraft has been at the center of Indian politics for many years. It was also an issue of opposition parties in the Lok Sabha elections. However, the central government has been dismissive of the allegations. The government claims that this deal was necessary to be completed early to strengthen the Air Force. Now two days later, they are about to land on Indian soil. In this way, know their characteristics
The Rafale aircraft is a 2-engine fighter aircraft made by the Dassault Company of France. It is capable of playing an important role in wartime.
Air raid, ground support, air supremacy, heavy attack and nuclear deterrence are the characteristics of Rafale aircraft.
The Air Force chose Rafael after a long test. Actually Rafale aircraft was not the only option for the Indian government.
Many international aircraft manufacturers had offered from the Indian Air Force for this deal. Out of these, six big airline companies were selected.
This included Lockhead Martin's F-16, Boeing F / A-18S, Eurofighter Typhoon, Russia's MiG-35, Sweden's Saab's Gripen and Rafael. They were selected on the basis of testing and price.
Advanced in technology, the aircraft is capable of carrying out air surveillance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-sharp strike and nuclear operations. It has multi-mode radar.
Rafael can reach a height of 60 thousand feet in a minute. Its maximum carrying capacity is 24500 kg.
The fuel capacity in the aircraft is 17 thousand kg. It is a two-engine fighter aircraft, which is the first choice of the Indian Air Force. Can be sent in every kind of mission.
Able to carry 24,500 kg and guarantee 60 hours of extra flight. The missile fired from it up to a distance of 150 km does not come into the eyes of the enemy quickly. It is also capable of hitting the ground with air.
The range of the scalp missile is 300 km. Rafale has a maximum speed of 2,130 km / h and a firepower up to 3700 km.
Equipped with 60,000 ft altitude and 4.5 generation twin engine in one minute. 75 percent of aircraft are always ready for operation, capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Rafale has been used in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali and Iraq.