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Why did India buy the Dassault Rafale instead of the Sukhoi Su 35 or the Mikoyan Mig 35?
Neither Mig-35 nor Su-35 would have added anything significant to IAF purposes and needs and hence we went for Rafales which would give us a technological edge over our adversaries.
Which is the most advanced fighter jet in India?
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the most advanced fighter jet in operation with the Indian Air Force and is the primary air to air and air to ground strike machine. Also known as Flanker (NATO), the Su-30 MKI is built in India by HAL under a license agreement with Russia’s Sukhoi.
Why did India choose Rafale aircraft over Dassault?
India had operated Dassault aircrafts earlier too and well knew how they performed. Rafale had a a very low RCS making it semi-stealthy , had an AESA radar , much better after-sales support and maintainability keeping most of the fleet operational at any given period of time.
Why did the Indian Air Force choose Rafale over typhoon?
The Indian AF actually preferred the Typhoon, as it won by fractions most flight tests, but settled on the Rafale, because of its cost advantage. Not only is the Rafale much less expensive (flyaway cost), but the infrastructure of the IAF is far easier adapt to the Rafale, as they are already operating Dassault aircrafts.
What is the Rafale aircraft?
The Rafale is referred to as an “omnirole” aircraft by Dassault, its maker. Equipped with a wide range of weapons, the Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions.
Why did the Indian Air Force not buy the Su-35?
The engines of Su-35 are more powerful than those of Su-30 MKI, however, Su-30 MKI has more sophisticated French and Israeli avionics and systems. Su-30 MKI is more than capable of providing air superiority to the IAF. Thus IAF did not buy Su-35.