Dassault Rafale Fighter

The Dassault Rafale was developed as a French multirole combat aircraft for both land-based and carrier operations. Its canard-delta layout and integrated mission systems supported air combat, reconnaissance, and precision attack. France pursued the aircraft after diverging from the multinational program that became the Eurofighter. Different Rafale versions serve distinct operating arrangements, including a naval carrier variant. The design represents France’s determination to maintain an independent advanced combat-aircraft capability rather than specialize in only one mission.

The naval version’s carrier requirements affected structure and operating arrangements. This combination of national independence and multiple service needs helped make Rafale an industrial program as well as an individual combat-aircraft design.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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