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How many Rafale Qatar has?
Qatar ordered 24 Rafales in 2015 and a further 12 aircraft in 2017. According to Shephard Defence Insight, the QEAF retains an option on a further 36 aircraft.
Why can’t India make Rafale?
Analysts believe that a major hindrance to the Rafale’s success is that it combines a high cost with a very light and unspecialised airframe, meaning that for countries seeking out a high-end fighter, they will turn to look towards something heavier and with more capabilities like the F-15 or Su-35, while for those …
Which countries use Rafale?
The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria….Dassault Rafale.
| Rafale | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | French Air and Space Force French Navy Indian Air Force Qatar Air Force |
| Produced | 1986–present |
| Number built | 237 as of 2021 |
Does Qatar have Rafale?
The Qatar Emiri Air Force has now received three batches of Dassault Rafales, totalling 15 aircraft, and the first squadron is working up at the new Tamim Air Base at Dukhan in western Qatar. Its purchase of the Rafale follows earlier acquisitions of the Dassault Mirage F1, the Alpha Jet and Mirage 2000.
Does Qatar have an army?
Qatar also hosts the largest American military base in the Middle East and in 2017 inaugurated a military attache office in Washington….
| Qatar Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active personnel | 66,550 Army 42,500 Navy 4,500 Air Force 5,000 Air Defense 2,650 Special Forces 1,900 ISF 9,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 15,000 |
Why did India choose Rafale?
The weapons package that Rafale will get for India will capacitate India with the ability to engage Pakistani jets from a long distance without the risk of being tracked. In addition, the air-to-ground SCALP missile can precisely track down any target on the Pakistani territory with ease.
How many Rafale did India buy?
26 Rafale aircraft
India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. “The delivery of 36 Rafale aircraft is proceeding as per schedule.