Rafale is a French multinational aircraft manufacturer. The company is known for producing military fighter jets for multiple countries.
Founded in 1924 as an aircraft manufacturer by Louis Blu00e9riot, the famous French aviator
Renamed to Dassault Aviation in 1945 after Marcel Dassault took over the company
Rafale fighter jet program began in the 1980s, first flight in 1986, and production began in 2001
Exported to multiple countries including India, Egypt, and Qatar
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A twin-engine, canard delta-wing, multirole fighter jet designed and built by Dassault Aviation
The Rafale aircraft has a top speed of 1,912 kilometers per hour or 1,189 miles per hour.
The Rafale can be armed with a range of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and bombs.
India has ordered a total of 36 Rafale aircraft from France.
Besides France, the Rafale is currently operated by Egypt, India, and Qatar.
The cost of a Rafale fighter jet can vary depending on the model and options, but it is estimated to be around $100 million per aircraft.