MilitaryRafale M
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Rafale M is a carrier-borne, single-seat, twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft developed for the French Navy. It is a navalized variant of the Dassault Rafale, featuring a reinforced airframe, longer nose gear, and an arrestor hook for carrier operations.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Introduced | 2002 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,200 km/h |
| Range | 1,850 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 10.3 t |
History
Developed by Dassault Aviation in France, the Rafale M entered service in 2002 and is the primary fighter aircraft of the French Navy's aircraft carriers.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 41 | confirmed |
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