What is the salary of 36 Rafale in India?

The BJP-led NDA government at the Centre had inked a Rs 59,000-crore deal on September 23, 2016, to procure 36 Rafale jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation after a nearly seven-year exercise to procure 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force did not fructify during the UPA …

Can China build a jet engine?

Open-source intelligence indicates that China is now able to build its own advanced jet engines for several airplanes, potentially breaking the country’s reliance on foreign engine technology.

How many Rafale does Egypt have?

The new acquisition complements the first Egyptian purchase of 24 Rafales six years ago and will up the Rafale fleet in the Egyptian Air Force to 54, making it the second-largest Rafale fleet in the world after France.

How many Rafales does India need?

India gets 36 Rafales, but to deter China at LAC and Pakistan at LoC, the IAF needs more. (This story has been republished from The Quint’s archives as the Rafale jets get inducted into the Indian Air Force on 10 September. This story was first published on 29 July 2020)

Why Rafale is the best fighter jet in India?

Dassault Rafale is Indian Air Force’s most advanced fighter jet with: It’s great for air-to-air combat, ground support, deep strikes, anti-ship and nuclear deterrence missions. The Rafale is that fully state-of-the-art medium multi-role combat aircraft that India has needed for years.

Is the Rafale a boost to India’s defence preparedness?

“It is one of the finest combat aircraft available in the global market. It is much more advanced and lethal then the current fighter aircraft available with China. It is definitely a boost to India’s defence preparedness. The timing of the arrival of the jets is perfect,” said defence expert De Laxman Behera.

Is China’s PLAAF better than the Rafales?

The PLAAF does have weapons with similar capabilities. China’s PL-15 air-to-air missile, on paper, has a ranger greater than the Meteor missile that will arm the Rafales. However, experts say that the missile may not be as effective at long ranges as its western counterparts such as Meteor.