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Armament* In the air-to-air role the rafale can be armed with up to eight MATRA MICA air-to-air missiles(with Magic 2s for the alternative wingtip launch rails).Four MICAs can be carried conformally on the engine trunks.This missile is available with either infra-red or radar guidance.For the attack role, the Rafale can carry a wide variety of weapons including laser-guided bombs(with associated ATLIS designator), Exocet or next generation anti-ship missiles, APACHE stand-off muniyions dispenser, ASMP nuclear missiles and a complete spectrum of unguided weapons.
Radar* All versions of the Rafale will be fitted with the GIE RBE2 radar.This consists of four line-replaceable units: antenna, TWT transmitter, receiver and processor.The antenna is electronically-scanned, consisting of a 'snakeline' flat-plate array projecting the beam through two lens arrays.The radar will have full air-to-air and air-to ground functions available from 2002, when the F.2. sofware is incorporated.
Defences* Rafale will be protected by the SPECTRA system, which intergrates a wide variety of sensors and countermeasures.This is believed to offer directional jamming and deception features which combine with the aircraft's low-observable chracteristics which make the Rafale very difficult to detect on radar.
Powerplant* The SNECMA M88-2 is a lightweight two-shaft augmented turbofan, with a three-stage low-pressure fan, six-stage high-pressur compressor, three variable stator stages and single high-pressure and low-pressure turbines.The engine weighs 1,970 lb(897 kg)dry, giving a thrust: weight ratio of 8.32 with afterburning (maximum thrust being 16,400 lb st/72.9 kn).The powerplant measures 11ft 7 inches (3.54 m) in length, making it very compact and easy to install in the narrow rear fuselage.Replacement of the engine and maintenance is facilitated by the use of drop-down panels under the engine for rapid access to the engine bay.
Intakes* The positioning and shape of the intakes provides for undisturbed air ingestion at high angles of attack, but maintains the low RCS of the aircraft.Splitter plates are provided to separate the boundary layer.
Fuel* Internal fuel carriage is provided for 1,171 lmp gal(5325 litres;1406 US gal).This can be augmented by a single 374-lmp gal (1700 liter;449 US gal)drop tank on the centerline, 440 lmp gal (2000 liter;528 US gal) tanks on the inboard wing pylons and 286 lmp gal(1300 liter;343 US gal) tanks on the center wing pylons.Maximum external fuel capacity is 1,452 lmp gal(6600 liters;1,742 US gal).A detachable (fixed) refuelling probe can be fitted to the starboard side.
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