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Dassault Rafale: The Fighter Jet Every Air Force Wants to Fly

Maya Carlin
09 May 2024
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4 min
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The French fighter has seen a resurgence in popularity, trailing only the F-35 in purchases.

Summary

  1. The Dassault Rafale first flew in the mid-1980s.
  2. Capable of reconnaissance and ground support missions.
  3. Almost 500 orders since the start of 2024.
  4. Offers a strong alternative to American and Russian-made jets.
READ: Dassault Rafale: The Fighter Jet Every Air Force Wants to Fly

References

  • Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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