10 top features of Rafale that make it the deadliest fighter jet
The Indian Army were already capable of a nuclear attack, but now the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Bahubali Rafale will strengthen India's firepower.
The 'Rafale era' of new India took off with France Defence Minister Florence Parly attending the Rafale Induction Ceremony. Now a warrior like Rafale has joined the Indian Air Force to give India that extra edge in the sky.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday formally inducted the Rafale aircraft, at Air Force Station in Ambala. The aircraft is a part of 17 Squadron, the "Golden Arrows". The first five Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft arrived at Air Force Station, Ambala from France on July 27, 2020. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Defence Minister Florence Parly are the chief guests for the event.
This news is going to raise the concern of both China and Pakistan. The deadly weapons of the Indian Army were already capable of a nuclear attack, but now the Indian Air Force's Bahubali Rafale will strengthen India's strength. Rafale's ability to carry nuclear warheads and missiles makes it different. Most powerful fighter jets from China and Pakistan does not have this feature-loaded.
Five Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India from France on July 29. The French-origin fighter aircraft are part of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force.
The Rafale aircraft have already flown over the Ladakh region and have been familiarising with the terrain over which they have to fly in different parts of the country.
The five Rafales which have arrived in the country include three single-seaters and two twin-seaters. The Rafales, armed with the air-to-air meteor, air to ground SCALP and hammer missiles, are expected to give an edge to the Indian Air Force over its traditional adversaries China and Pakistan in the South Asian skies due to its long-range hit capabilities.
Here are the 10 best features of Rafale.