High alpha performance is similar, with both aircraft limited by their air intake placement and lack of thrust vectoring although Typhoon’s intakes can at least ‘gape’ slightly to increase airflow at high Alpha and low speeds. (This first appeared back in 2015.) The leaked evaluation report from the Swiss fighter contest of 2008/09 put the Rafale ahead of Typhoon in almost every category tested, what do you make of this? The problem for Eurojet who make the engine is that it works so well that there is very little business for them in terms of upgrades or replacement engines. Meanwhile, I stand by the impartiality of my comments in this interview. Both aircraft are fairly close in this regard and both are continually being upgraded with new cockpit functionality streamlining to reduce pilot workload. To date, there are two customers – the Swedish Air Force – 60 aircraft (with an option for another 10) and the Brazilian Air Force -36 aircraft. The biggest difference is in the optimisation of the wing aerofoil and camber shapes, as well as the aerodynamically coupled vs uncoupled canards. That fighter aircraft needs to fulfill multiple roles, in multiple services. Far from it, in fact; the Gripen’s performance, as with almost all 4th Gen. aircraft, is remarkably similar and with upgrade to avionics can prove extremely capable in terms of performance. Equally SPECTRA is a world leader in its role on Rafale. It also has a significantly higher service ceiling of over 60,000ft which allows it to operate uniquely well alongside the US F-22 Raptors ‘high and fast’ in the air superiority role which is exactly where it was designed to excel. A French Rafale fighter jet refuels with an airborne Boeing C-135 refuelling tanker aircraft from the Istres military air base during a refuelling operation above the Mediterranean Sea March 25, 20 However, against large numbers of targets at different ranges/altitudes and certainly in a ground-scanning role, the Rafale is currently ahead on radar capabilities. Eurofighter Typhoon dan Dassault Rafale sebenarnya dimulai sebagai proyek di antara Perancis, Jerman, Italia, Spanyol dan Inggris untuk membangun jet tempur Eropa pada akhir 1970-an sebelum Prancis memutuskan untuk mengembangkannya sendiri pada … It is also worth remembering, however, that part of the Rafale’s appearance of being able to go places Typhoon cannot due to SPECTRA is explained by the higher (and admirable) tolerance for risk in the Armee de l’Air compared to the RAF or any other European air forces. The Death of European fighters, full story here. With 707 aircraft ordered by six nations (Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and in service with all nations, the aircraft is Europe’s largest military collaborative program. Interview with a Super Hornet pilot here. Both are twin-engined Eurocanards. Reduced observability to radar was considered during Rafale’s design. Rafale also features serrated panel edges across the airframe, a feature originally developed for the SR-71. However, once the Brimstone anti-armour missile and Storm Shadow cruise missiles are added in 2018 and 2016 respectively, Typhoon will be comparable to Rafale in terms of its conventional strike suite. Also, the Typhoon’s EJ200 engines are the most reliable military jet engines ever fielded by any air force and their uniquely low maintenance, replacement and bug-fixing requirements help to lower Typhoon’s maintenance costs significantly. Even if Typhoon had SPECTRA, the RAF would not have sent it into Libya before the US air defence suppression had been carried out. typhoon is not operational not combat proof and difficultly drop 2 bomb alone last week on 2 P3E prrotoype… Rafale is operational combat proof more than 1000 offensive mission since 10 years… availability rate 95%… the joke has to take end. A French Rafale fighter jet refuels with an airborne Boeing C-135 refuelling tanker aircraft from the Istres military air base during a refuelling operation above the Mediterranean Sea March 25, 20 MODERN AIR FORCES. Here you can compare specifications, production year, cost and pictures multirole aircraft. The advantages in maturity for Rafale are more to do with failures in the Eurofighter consortium to invest and coordinate upgrades in the way that Dassault and the French government have managed, than any inherent limitation in the Typhoon itself. Of course the Meteor operational capability is eagerly waited in the French Air Force, but what is being said is clearly false and, overall, this study seems to bear a really partial point of view.. What a coincidence every component of the Eurofighter is “the best ever fielded by any military”, sorry to be skeptical towards such partial statements. The greatest fictional aircraft here. The bitter dogfight that has taken place in the political arena over the Rafale jet fighter has managed to obscure several important factors why the Indian Air Force (IAF) selected the French jet. Rafale on the other hand is like they say a true “omni-role” fighter it has better air to ground attack capabilities than the Typhoon and … In the air to air domain, at longer ranges against a small number of conventional threat aircraft, Typhoon might well have the advantage over even the RBE2 due to its impressive range and resolution. The Typhoon has a lower wing load 310 kg/m² vs. 322 kg/m². I wish it was a bit more balanced in that regards. Tags Dassault Rafale Eurofighter Typhoon Eurofighter Typhoon vs Dassault Rafale, IAF F-16I “Sufa” – Author :משתמש:נחמיה ג via wikimedia Top Aces is reportedly to buy …, This is just taken from my site hushkit.net without attribution or permission or even a link to hushkit.net, Where did you find that Rafale rate of climb is 250m/s ??? the reality the 2 programm start at the same time. Required fields are marked *, Eurofighter Typhoon vs Dassault Rafale Fighter jets comparison Video. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Welcome to part 3 of Rafale vs Gripen vs Eurofighter Typhoon .The most “main caliber” of all three aircraft is cruise missiles (KR). 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Typhoon in its current tranche 2 and 3 P1Eb configuration as deployed in Cyprus for operations against ISIL can only deliver the excellent Paveway IV laser and gps-guided bomb, guided by a Litening III targeting pod. Essentially Typhoon is aerodynamically designed to maximise manoeuvrability at supersonic speeds and relatively light (i.e. The gold in Rafale’s canopy also reduces radar reflections. Both present few problems for a pilot transitioning from any ‘teen’ series fighter as their carefree handling mean that they are actually very easy to physically fly, freeing up mental energy for the formidable task of making the most out of the fighting potential of both aircraft. You may also enjoy top WVR and BVR fighters of today, an interview with a Super Hornet pilot and a Pacifist’s Guide to Warplanes. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The EJ200 is not only phenomenally reliable but it also has very significant thrust growth potential (easily 20-30%) according to Eurojet. Existing customers are perfectly happy with the EJ200 as it is. Imagine, if you will, a single fighter aircraft. Both aircraft are capable of carrying advanced Electronic warfare suites equipped with jammers and decoys. This includes, but not limited to, air-superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance. For many of those European forces, including Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain, their aircraft of choice is the Eurofighter Typhoon… Sorry but what is said in this study about the MICA missile is FALSE. Your email address will not be published. We use cookies to personalise content and ads. Very amusing review of Eurofighter short film here. Canards are used to improve manoeuvrability, especially for snap-shots in short-range dogfights, and radar shaping lowers the aircraft’s profile relative to 4th generation competitors like the Mirage 2000 or F-16. The relatively subtle differences between these two superbly capable aircraft have inspired a great deal of heated debate, often poisoned by pride and nationalism. The ‘final word’ in the title is journalese on my part, and I appreciate that this discussion will go on for a long time, probably long after both types have been retired. However, what I said was that it is not credible past around 20km which is due to the fact that as a light missile with large fins and a modest but very fast burning motor compared to something like AIM-120C, it maintains energy to manoeuvre against agile targets poorly beyond that range. If you’ve enjoyed an article you can donate here. Finally on missiles, whilst the Meteor will give the Rafale much needed long range firepower, the Rafale will only be able to utilise a one-way datalink with the missile when it has been fired, not the two way datalink which Typhoon and Gripen are equipped with – which allows for much more accurate and reliable guidance during very long range engagements whilst the missile is in semi-active mode. However, at present, the systems integration allowing the radar and IRST to be tasked together in an optimal fashion is still superior on Rafale. Versatile and best in all categories of missions, the RAFALE is a true “force multiplier” This is what Dassault Aviation says about their pride and joy and it’s really interesting since they put too much emphasis on words like “Omni role” & “multi-role”. BY DECADE. Rafale has a significantly superior load-carrying capability and its manoeuvrability at low speeds and altitudes is also better than Typhoon’s although the margin is slim except where both aircraft are very heavily loaded. Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the worlds most advanced new generation multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft available on the market. It is a bit biased to say “The Typhoon currently lacks this BUT it will have it by 2020 and it will be WAYYY better than the Rafale’s so +1 Typhoon whoo!”, The Strange Story of The Planet Satellite, Why the Spitfire’s place in history should be challenged | Hush-Kit, Su-35 versus Typhoon: Analysis from RUSI’s Justin Bronk | Hush-Kit, Typhoon Vs Rafale Youtube | Augustgriffin, Avrupa Semalarında iki Rakip Typhoon & Rafale | DefenceTurk, 10 exotic cancelled fighter planes from countries you didn’t expect | Hush-Kit. but Again, the idea with the Gripen; make a competitive fighter, something 'good enough' at affordable cost. Expert analysis of weapons, tactics and technology. The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Find out the most effective modern fighter aircraft in within-visual and beyond-visual range combat. Both – Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale actually began as projects among the France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK to build a common European jet fighter in the late 1970s before France decided to develop one on its own in 1985 due to differences in technical requirements. Most importantly, a pacifist’s guide to warplanes here. But it is definitely greater than 20km… In fact, it has two variants : The MICA-IR (infrared guidance) for short engagements and the MICA-EM (electromagnetic guidance) for BVR engagements. Range is almost identical at around 2000nmi with three drop-tanks in ‘ferry’ configuration but in terms of strike missions, Rafale’s greater payload capacity allows it to carry greater under-wing fuel loads for a given strike payload. The MICA is a fast and manoeuvrable missile at short ranges with lock-on after launch capabilities. A look into art and culture’s love affair with the aeroplane. The solid well-researched information about aeroplanes is brilliantly combined with an irreverent attitude and real insight into the dangerous romantic world of combat aircraft. Equally, Typhoon has the edge in the air-superiority role due to its superior high altitude performance and thrust to weight ratio, as well as long-range armament. MODERN AIR FORCES. While confidential, the exact range of the missile lies somewhere between 50km (for low estimations) and 80km (for the high ones). Both the fighters have nearly identical size, power, and performance. The Typhoon have a little bit better specs at a far greater cost. F-35 vs Rafale Quick Look table . AVIATION / AEROSPACE. BY CONFLICT. In terms of the design philosophy effects on the final aircraft, the Rafale has a greater emphasis on load carrying and exceptional handling even at very low speeds whilst the Typhoon as a design is more focused on maximum performance at altitude, and agility at transonic and … A hypothetical air force which operated both types, whilst that would be expensive, would enjoy phenomenal complementary capabilities and would arguably be stronger than a similarly sized force comprised only of one type. The Eurofighter Typhoon is set to race past European rival Dassault's Rafale in new orders if the proposed German contract for 93 aircraft … Both are twin engine air superiority fighters with extensive multirole capabilities. The high availability of aerial refuelling in both air force’s standard operating scenarios means the small differences are almost unimportant for overall combat effectiveness. The French (and Swedes) have long excelled in electronic warfare and jamming and the Typhoon has a way to go yet if it is to catch up with the other two Eurocanards in this area. Hence it would be relevant to do different pages for these different regions in the world. Too few RAF aircraft to make a difference in Syria? COUNTRIES. air superiority) load-outs. Your selected aircraft are compared in side-by-side arrangement below. Rafale’s sensor fusion in terms of a common picture presented to the pilot is currently slightly ahead of Typhoon although the P3E upgrade being trialled at BAE Warton will close this gap to a significant extent. COMPARE. Rafale has a significantly superior load-carrying capability and its manoeuvrability at low speeds and altitudes is also better than Typhoon’s although the margin is slim except where both aircraft are very heavily loaded. MANUFACTURERS. A Lightning pilot’s guide to flying and fighting here. F-35 expose here. It is everything but a surprise from a study sponsored by Eurofighter. BY TYPE. In terms of the gun, both aircraft have highly effective aerial guns with heavy explosive shells and good instant firing rates. Cockpit functionality: Man-machine interface. Undoubtedly, if Dassault can find more buyers for the Rafale, the extra funding will do wonders for its versatilty and capability. Comparison of Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon (EF2000) Direct side-by-side comparison of two aircraft. ‘Typhoon’s EJ200 engines are the most reliable military jet engines ever fielded by any air force’ Eurofighter Typhoon is the only fighter to offer wide-ranging operational capabilities whilst at the same time delivering unparalleled fleet effectiveness. However, one thing which is worth noting is that the Typhoon sent to Switzerland was apparently a tranche 1 and one with problems. Rafale rate of climb is 300m/s, Your email address will not be published. In conclusions: both are fantastic fighter aircraft of which European defence communities should be proud. Fascinating insights into exceptionally obscure warplanes. The Typhoon’s EJ200 engines are the most reliable military jet engines ever fielded by any airforce. Post sensor fusion is where the different sensors are not linked per se but their outputs are combined by an information management system to streamline the displayed data for the pilot. The Hammer AASM has proven highly effective and accurate, with good range for a bomb adaptor kit although it is expensive compared to alternatives. Additionally, the Typhoon is aeronautically more unstable than the Rafale. The Rafale and Typhoon share common programme roots and as such are fairly similar in design and aerodynamic philosophy. The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is a beautifully designed, highly visual, collection of the best articles from the fascinating world of military aviation –hand-picked from the highly acclaimed Hush-kit online magazine (and mixed with a heavy punch of new exclusive material). The latter capability will allow Typhoon to take particular advantage of the long-range capabilities of the Meteor missile by continuing to provide guidance to the missile whilst maintaining maximum range from an incoming target. The Typhoon also is more maneuverable than the Rafale thanks to its aerodynamically unstable design and delta-canards. Both aircraft have some RCS reduction features but both are inherently un-stealthy designs. as usual for typhoon it’s “will be” “should be” “will have” the better radar by 2020… and never “is”, “do”, “have done”…. In terms of air-to-ground munitions, Rafale is currently the clear winner with the full French air-to-ground arsenal integrated including the nuclear strike role. It loses out to the new RBE2 AESA radar which has entered service with Armee de l’Air Rafales in terms of low-probability of intercept (stealthy emissions) and multiple simultaneous tracking and search capabilities. When the RAFALE program was launched, the Armée de l’Air and the Marine Nationale published a joint requirement for a balanced multirole aircraft that would be able to replace seven types of combat aircraft then in use. Yes, it has a shorter range than last AMRAAM C7 variants. The Typhoon and Rafale are hotter planes than the Gripen. Pada 2019, lebih dari 550 jet tempur Typhoon telah dijual ke Jerman, Inggris, Italia, Spanyol, Austria, Oman, dan Arab Saudi. Once the long-delayed CAPTOR-E AESA radar is integrated onto Typhoon in the early 2020s, however, Typhoon should have the advantage in radar and greater development potential since its radar aperture is much larger, can fit a greater number of T/R modules for its AESA than Rafale and will have a much wider field of regard. This turbofan originated as Rolls-Royce’s experimental XG-40 project of the 1980s. You could afford to send 3 or 4 Gripens or 1 Typhoon at similar operational cost. This means that the point of lift is further in front than the centre of mass. Surely, many will notice that “Gripen” by mass is in a different category and the comparison of these aircraft is not quite correct. Interviews with pilots of the F-14 Tomcat, Mirage, Typhoon, MiG-25, MiG-27, English Electric Lighting, Harrier, F-15, B-52 and many more. Suffice to say that the aircraft are comparable. In this Article we will share will you Eurofighter Typhoon vs Dassault Rafale Fighter jets comparison Video, The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter designed and built by   Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale can be closely compared. Rafale has the edge of fire-weight per second but slightly shorter effective range than the BK27 on Typhoon. Due to its large motor and minimal fin-drag, ASRAAM is more capable in terms of energy retention and therefore intercept capability beyond 20km than MICA, let alone AIM-120C. So a new aircraft is designed in function of existing aircraft in the country or group of countries (USA, Europe, Russia-India, Pakistan-China). It is important to remember, however, that both fighters use a post-sensor picture fusing approach to streamline information for the pilot, rather than the much more complex approach being pursued by the F-35 development programme where all sensors feed into a single process which analyses, contrasts and compares them before presenting a single, processed picture to the pilot. AVIATION / AEROSPACE. 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The book will be a stunning object: an essential addition to the library of anyone with even a passing interest in the high-flying world of warplanes, and featuring first-rate photography and a wealth of new world-class illustrations. After the US (F-16 & F-18), Swedish (Gripen) and Russian (MiG35) firms were ejected from the bidding process, the IAF zeroed in on Europeans’ Eurofighter Typhoon and French Dassault’s Rafale. COMPARE. Justin Bronk is a Research Analyst at the Military Sciences at Royal United Services Institute. One advantage it may offer is that potential enemies may have a greater understanding and knowledge of how of how to counter the Typhoon’s AMRAAM. Here you can compare specifications, production year, cost and pictures multirole aircraft. Aerodynamically coupled/uncoupled canards refer to the interaction between the lift created by the canards and the lift created by the leading edges of the wings. Operating costs are notoriously difficult to accurately compare given the all sorts of infrastructure, measurement metrics, operating environment and other factors influence even the most objective attempt. Europe’s two middle-weight fighter aircraft, the Typhoon and Rafale, have fought tooth and nail for multi-billion Euro sales across the world. Currently, three European fighters of the “4” generation are looking for a place under the sun in the arms market: the French Rafale, a joint product of Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain – EF-2000 Eurofighter and Swedish JAS-39 “Gripen”. Typhoon = Mach 2.35; Minimum Speed: Rafale = 148 km/h; Typhoon = 203 km/h; Service Ceiling: Rafale = 15.240 km; Typhoon = 16.765 km; Rate of Climb: Rafale = 250 m/s; Typhoon = 315 m/s; Ferry Range: Rafale = 3750 km; Typhoon = 3790 km; Maximum payload: Rafale = 9600 kg; Typhoon = 7500 kg; Thrust to weight ratio: Maximum: Rafale = 1.50, Typhoon = 1.76; Nominal: Rafale = 1.03, Typhoon = 1.21; Minimum: Rafale = 0.62, Typhoon = 0.82; Wing loading: Minimum: Rafale = 224 kg/m², Typhoon … As such both are fairly expensive to maintain and fly. Even the ASRAAM used as the short range IR missile by the RAF has greater kinetic energy and manoeuvrability performance at ranges beyond 20km than the MICA. Comparison of Eurofighter Typhoon (EF2000) and Dassault Rafale Direct side-by-side comparison of two aircraft. In recce terms, Rafale currently has the edge as the world-beating DB110 RAPTOR pod is only integrated on Tornado and although there are plans to fit it to Typhoon which would close the gap, these are not concrete as yet. Read the RUSI paper before implying things about my independence, then I’ll happily respond to any queries on it. Its phenomenal sensitivity caused problems during the first decade of service due to the sheer number of false positive returns but now that processing power has caught up enough to allow the sensitivity to be properly exploited for extremely long range detection of fighter sized targets, including stealth targets, it is becoming one of Typhoon’s strongest advantages in the air superiority arena. Low observability is hotly debated and impossible to prove in open source. Jangkauan Eurofighter Typhoon tercatat mencapai 1.841 miles, hanya lebih baik dari Lockheed Martin F-35 yang mencapai 1.381 miles. Uncoupled canards -i.e further from the wing- allow greater control authority due to a greater moment from the centre of lift, but cannot be used to improve the high-alpha performance of the wing. During 2012–13, the Typhoon competed with the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle and the F-35 for the ROKAF's F-X Phase III fighter competition. Of the two, Typhoon makes slightly greater use of RAM and active canard signature management for frontal RCS reduction but this is probably offset in the high-end survivability department by Rafale’s superior SPECTRA electronic warfare system. Rafale vs Gripen vs Eurofighter Typhoon THE JAS 39E is a much improved version of the aircraft, the first flight of which took place in 2017. The Rafale M, as a carrier fighter requiring more maintenance, suffering greater fatigue and saltwater corrosion can safely be assumed to be more expensive than other Rafale or Typhoon variants. Rowland White, author of the best-selling ‘Vulcan 607’, I’ve selected the richest juiciest cuts of Hush-Kit, added a huge slab of new unpublished material, and with Unbound, I want to create a beautiful coffee-table book. And even in the two versions its range is far beyond 20km as the missile body remains the same, only the seeker changes. Want something more bizarre? eurofighter typhoon. This fighter must also have a carrier variant. HOME. The plane is going to turn (pitch) faster than the Rafale. Despite this, I generally found him an impartial -and particularly well-informed-  judge to evaluate the two types, though this is open to debate. Justin Bronk is a Research Analyst of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute. By contrast, Rafale’s coupled canards and wing shape is optimised for maximum lift generation and ordinance carrying capacity over a wide speed and angle of attack envelope. The Gripen costs half as much as the Typhoon and, although an older aircraft, the Typhoon does not have twice the capability of a Gripen. I’m well aware of the dual seeker options which, as you say don’t substantially effect the kinematic range of the MICA missile. Eurofighter Typhoon vs Dassault Rafale. Someone involved in the competition told me in person that ‘the Swiss told us [Typhoon] that technically speaking we had brought the finest jet of the bunch, but it was as if we had brought a Mercedes sports car where the door wouldn’t shut properly and the air conditioning was broken’. Radar is a sensitive and highly restricted topic for open source discussion… however, in very broad terms CAPTOR-M which is the current radar on Typhoon is the most advanced and capable mechanically scanned fighter radar in service around the world. Our site is absolutely free and we have no advertisements. 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