in January 2019 French Defense Minister Florence parley announced France would commit 2.3 billion
dollars to develop an F for generation of the Dassault Rafale twin-engine multi-role
fighter this would include production in 2022 through 2024 of the last 28 of the original
order of 180 raffles followed by the purchase of an additional 30 rifles F point for choose
between 2027 and 2030 for a total of 210 since 2008 France has deployed land and air carrier
base for files into combat in Afghanistan Iraq Libya Mali and Syria despite incorporating stealth
technology the RAF al burst of fire or gust of wind is not a true stealth aircraft like
the f-35 true the French Jets wings and fuselage are primarily composed of radar
absorbent composite materials and lightweight titanium other stealthy design features include
s-shaped engine inlets serrated engines and a channel exhaust cooling scheme designed to
reduce infrared signature these gave the rifle an estimated radar cross-section of slightly
above 1 square meter compared to peers like the Super Hornet and typhoon but orders of magnitude
greater than that of the f-35 jet land-based were files are currently priced at 76 to 82
million dollars per plane only modestly cheaper than the f-35 which benefits from vastly greater
economy of scale though the roof Isles operating costs are likely lower Paris particularly Prizes
maintaining an independent domestic arms industry and is never seriously considered purchasing f-35s
instead France is working with Germany and other partners to develop a sixth generation future
combat air system stealth chat to enter service in 2035 to 2040 until then France is doubling
down on the four-point-five generation refile by integrating additional f-35 style avionics and
improving its network-centric warfare capabilities the Rafal is much more agile than the f-35 with
superior climb rate sustained turn performance and ability to supercruise maintain supersonic
flight without using fuel gulping afterburners at Mach 1.4 while carrying weapons the Revels
all-moving canards a second set of small wings near the nose give the Rafal excellent lift and
low altitude speed and performance as you can see in this majestic airshow display however
compared to larger fourth-generation twin-engine Jets like the su-35 or at 15 the Rafal can't fly
quite as high service ceiling of 50,000 instead of 60,000 feet and has a lower maximum speed
only mach 1.8 compared to Mach two to two and a half Lyra Falls agility won't help as much
of its engaged at long distances by enemy surface-to-air missiles and stealth jets to
compensate Lyra file boasts an advanced spectrum electronic warfare system that supposedly can
reduce the roof Isles cross section several times over it's rumored by reflecting back
signals using active canceling spectra also incorporates powerful jammers and flare and
chaff dispensers providing 360-degree early warning and can even assist Rafal pilots and
targeting weapons to retaliate against attackers spectres capabilities reportedly allowed row files
to deploy on raids over living airspace in 2011 before air defense missiles have been knocked out
other key capabilities include sensor fusion of the Raffles RBE two double-a active electronically
scanned array multimode radar which can track numerous targets over 124 miles away with its
discreet OSF infrared search and track system which has an unusually long range of 62 miles
Rafal pilots also benefit from uncluttered instrumentation combining voice command with
flat panel touchscreens the multi-role jet carries a punchy 30 meter revolver cannon
and up to 21,000 pounds of weapons on 49 points making it a versatile air-to-ground platform
because Paris requires expeditionary capability in Africa Libra file can refuel in-flight and carry
up to five fuel tanks for very long transits and can be operated from relatively unprepared
airfields unlike most high-performance deaths what's new in the Rafal f4 Dassault produces
three basic types of rifles the single-seat Rafal see the two-seat Rafal be the additional weapon
system officer being preferred for strike and reconnaissance missions and the carrier-based
single-seat revolt M which has an arrestor hug reinforced landing gear and a buddy refuelling
pod capability each type is evolved in common generations designed as F 1 F 2 F 3 and F 3
are the f4 generation introduces additional network-centric warfare capabilities and data
logistics similar to those on the f-35 lightning enabling were falls on patrol to build a more
accurate picture of the battle space by pulling their sensors over a secure Network and even
exchange data using new satellite communications antenna the pilots also benefit from improved
helmet mounted displays the spectra defensive system will receive more powerful jammers
and new threat libraries tailored to meet the improving capabilities of potential adversaries
furthermore Dassault seeks to use big data technology to develop a predictive maintenance
system reminiscent of the f-35s troubled Ellis system to cost efficiently implement preventative
repairs other systems to be tweaked include the air-to-ground mode of the RBE two double-a radar
the m88 turbofans digital computers and a new AI system for its reconnaissance and targeting pod
allowing that you rapidly analyze and present information to the pilot rafael m's will also
receive a new automated carrier landing system new weapons set for integration most notably an
improved model of the Micha short to medium-range air-to-air missile which is a range of 49 miles
the mica can be launched without initially being locked and guided remotely by a data link on the
fighter before engaging either an infrared or AES a radar seeker to close in for the kill using a
vector thrust motor to pull off tight maneuvers because both the profile and the mica missile
can't employ passive infrared targeting without using an indiscreet active radar for guidance the
mica can be launched with little warning for the target the mica and G model will incorporate new
infrared matrix sensors for better performance versus stealth fighters carry additional
propellant for longer range and integrate internal sensors to reduce maintenance costs its dual pulse
motor will allow it to accelerate just prior to detonation for a greater probability of achieving
a kill for longer range engagements newer raffle f3 ours and a force can launch British meteor
missiles which can sustain Mach 4 speeds another weapon set for integration is heavier two thousand
two hundred pound variants of the ASM hammer a guidance get similar to the US JD am previously
the Rafal could only carry 485 pounds variants of the weapon which can use either GPS laser
or infrared guidance to deliver precise strikes unlike the JD I am the hammer also incorporates
a rocket motor allowing it to hit targets up to 37 miles away when released at high altitude the
Rafael will also be modified to integrate future upgrades of the French scalp EEG stealthy subsonic
cruise missile and the supersonic ASMP a cruise missile which carries a 300 kiloton yield nuclear
warhead reportedly France may develop a hypersonic as4 NG variant increasing range from 300 miles to
over 660 miles currently the French army Dilla Air has three Rafal multi-role squadrons and
two nuclear strike squadrons based on month Omar song southwestern France sund'ys ear northeastern
France and pound Afra in the UAE they're also an operational conversion unit and a testing
and evaluation squadron the French Navy has three Rafale M squadrons which rotate onboard France's
nuclear-powered carrier Charles de Gaulle in 2018 a squadron of Rafal m's proved their capability
to operate from the US carrier George HW Bush the forthcoming were file for apps will progressively
replace Frances fourth generation Mirage 2000s over 110 of which remain in service today french
periodical la Figaro claims that older rifles will also eventually be updated to the f4 standard
abroad Dassault is finishing delivery of orders from Egypt 24 Qatar 36 and India awesome 36 all
three countries may order additional row files though the prices of its initial refile order
has caused a political scandal in New Delhi as France must wait nearly two decades before a
European stealth fighter can enter service its armed forces are betting that in the interim
adding Network sensors and weapons to the roof falls superior kinematic performance and powerful
electronic warfare systems will keep the agile jet relevant in an area of proliferating stealth
aircraft and long-range surface-to-air missiles thanks for watching and see you in the next video
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