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Rafale M Fighter Jets
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India has finalised a landmark deal to procure 26 Rafale M fighter jets from France in a government-to-government agreement estimated at over Rs 63,000 crore. The Rafale M is the naval variant of the Rafale aircraft, designed for carrier-based operations.
What is Rafale M?
- The Rafale M (Marine) is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter jet, adapted specifically for operations from aircraft carriers.
- The 'M' in Rafale-M stands for Marine, as this version is specially designed to operate from aircraft carriers.
- Unlike regular fighter jets, these naval aircraft have specific modifications that allow them to take off and land on ships at sea.
- It is fitted with reinforced landing gears, folding wings, and a tailhook system, making it compatible with short runway and arrested landings on carriers.
- Built by Dassault Aviation, it has proven operational performance with the French Navy and is regarded as one of the most advanced naval fighters globally.
- The Rafale M will replace and supplement the ageing fleet of MiG-29K
- The Navy currently operates the MiG-29K fighter jets for its two aircraft carriers - INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.
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