(Missiles only)
The Dassault Rafale is a 4.5 generation multi-role fighter jet manufactured by Dassault corporation for French Air Force & Navy. It is an omnirole aircraft which can perform air supermacy, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions.
It will replace Su-30MKI as the best fighter jet in Indian Air Force. Indian Air Force has ordered 36 jets, 2 squadron (28 single-seat and 8 dual-seat).
Weapons package for Indian Air Force:
1. Meteor BVRAAM Missile
Meteor is the next generation of Beyond Visual Range Air-to-air Missile (BVRAAM) with a effective kill range of 150 km. Currently, it is the best air-to-air missile in the world. It's no-escape zone of over 60 km is largest among all air-to-air missiles.
It will provide air superiority to Indian Air Force over Chinese & Pakistani air force.
Operational range: 150 km (60 km+ No-Escape zone)
Maximum Speed: Mach 4+
2. MICA Missile
Mica is a multi-target air-to-air missile with a range of 80 km. It is a dual role missile. It is able to cope with both BVR or WVR targets and exhibits high performance and can cruise at Mach 4.
Operational range: 500 m- 80 km
Maximum speed: Mach 4
3. SCALPE Missile aka Storm Shadow
The Storm Shadow/ SCALP is a long range, subsonic, air-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 km. The missile is intended to strike high-value targets such as airbases, radar installations, naval ports with its 450 kg warhead. With it's long-range, stealth, it is capable of engaging targets precisely in any weather conditions.
It will increase IAF airstrike capability.
Operational range: 560 km
Maximum speed: 1000 km/h (Mach 0.8- 0.95)
Warhead: 450 kg (BROACH warhead)
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