Three More Rafale Fighter Aircraft Reached India
Three more Rafale Fighter aircraft reached India, traveling 7000 km non-stop. Three Rafale warplanes from France arrived in India late-night amidst the ongoing deadlock in East Ladakh between India and China.
The three Rafale aircraft landed directly at the Indian Air Force airport after a non-stop flight of more than seven thousand kilometers. After the arrival of these aircraft, the strength of the Indian Air Force has increased.
The process of refueling the air in the three Rafale aircraft was carried out by Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The embassy tweeted that the flight of pilots of these aircraft would be simple and safe. The Air Force said that with the arrival of new Rafale planes here, the number of these aircraft has increased to 11.
The Indian Air Force tweeted, “Three Rafale aircraft landed at the Indian Air Force base sometime back. These planes flew more than seven thousand kilometers.
Earlier, these aircraft took off from Istres Air Force Base in France. The Indian Air Force appreciates the tanker help given by the UAE Air Force. ‘
Please tell that Rafale planes have been made by French company Dussault Aviation. The first consignment of five Rafale fighter jets reached India on July 29, 2020.
Nearly four years ago, India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to purchase 36 aircraft worth 59 thousand crore rupees. The second consignment of three Rafale fighter jets reached India on November 3 last year.
Rafael has a maximum speed of 2222 kmph. These Rafale aircraft will be in full combat-ready position. Which can be applied in any operation within a few days.
All Rafale will come to India by the end of next year
India signed a deal with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft. Of the 36 Rafale aircraft, 30 will be combat aircraft and six will be training aircraft.
The training aircraft will have two seats and will have almost all the characteristics of a fighter aircraft. Rafale aircraft, India’s first major purchase of fighter jets in 23 years after the purchase of Sukhoi planes from Russia
