Rafale

Dassault Rafale
Type	Multi-Role Fighter
Manufacturer	Dassault
Status	Active
Production Total	295
Length	15.3m
Wingspan	10.9m
Height	5.34m
Max Speed	1,320mph
Max Range	1,150miles
Service Ceiling	65,650ft
Built in Armament	1 x 30mm cannon

The Dassault Rafale, when released into operational service in the late 1990's, was the pinnacle of French aviation engineering. The system incorporated the latest in fly-by-wire technology, composite materials and aerodynamic design to compliment the broad array of roles required of any fighter in any military force.

Mission-specific armament with a maximum load of 13,00kbs on fourteen external hardpoints may include:

• 8 x Matra Mica air to air missiles
• ASMP nuclear stand-off missile
• AM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
• AS 30L laser-guided Air to Surface missiles
• APACHE stand-off munitions dispensers
• Laser-Guided Bombs
• Anti-Armour Munitions
• Anti-Runway Munitions
• Rocket Pods

As it stands, the Rafale will see service with the frog eating forces for years to come.