The Rafale is a twin engine, multirole fighter designed and built by Dassault Aviation for the French Air Force and Navy. Representing the pinnacle of European fighter design, this andvanced combat aircraft emerged from France's determination to develop an independent versatile military aviation.

Variants

Rafale-C

The single-seat land-based version for the French Air Force. It was designed for air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance, and nuclear strike missions, offering full multirole capability with advanced avionics and sensors.

Rafale-B

The two-seat land-based variant, also for the French Air Force. It was used for training, complex strike missions, or electronic warfare roles, with no compromise on combat capabilities compared to the single-seater.

Rafale-M

The naval version designed for carrier operations. It features a strengthened airframe, tail hook, and reinforced landing gear for catapult launches and arrested landings on French aircraft carriers like Charles de Gaulle.