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Dassault Rafale

France's omnirole fighter capable of air supremacy, deep strike, recon, and nuclear deterrence. Operated from land bases and the carrier Charles de Gaulle.

Origin
France
Type
Multirole Fighter
Entered service
2001
Reported operators
7

Selected specifications

Max Speed
Mach 1.8
Range
3,700 km
Ceiling
15,235 m
Crew
1-2
Engine
2× Snecma M88
Wingspan
10.8 m
Length
15.27 m

Record scope and limitations

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Record structure reviewed August 6, 2026. This curated equipment collection is separate from the country inventory dataset and does not affect MSS rankings.

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