Dassault Rafale: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Rafale

The combat aircraft of the future will be multinational or they will not be. The Rafale program is representative of this profound industrial and strategic change. From the ACT combat aircraft project to the Rafale B and C in service in the Air Force and the Rafale M of the French Navy, this book presents the evolution of this major French industrial program, from the concepts of European combat aircraft to the production Rafale.

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It also reveals the operational career of this multirole combat aircraft engaged in the various conflicts which, for more than fifteen years, have continued to multiply in the Middle East and Africa.
This book allows us to better understand the importance of one of the most extraordinary French aeronautical adventures and places the ingenuity and skills of French aviation engineers, technicians and industrialists at the forefront.

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Author:	André Bréand
Details:	208 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	500 color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2019)
ISBN:	9791028303587

Rafale au combat

The Rafale represents a major step forward in modern air combat. This book offers an in-depth look at twenty years of operations, from Afghanistan to Libya and Iraq. These theaters shaped an entire generation of pilots, technicians, and naval personnel. It recalls the preparation of complex missions, long and demanding flights, and the precision required for carrier landings.
The book reflects a high-level naval aviation force, combining aircraft performance with crew skill.

This collection brings together accounts from pilots, navigators, and mechanics who served in operations between 2001 and 2022. It provides a clear and comprehensive view of the profound change brought about by the introduction of the Rafale into the French armed forces.

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Author:	Jean-Marc Tanguy, Pierre Vandier, Stéphane Mille
Details:	194 pages, 9 x 5.9 x 0.39 in (24 x 15 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Histoire & Collections (F, 2024)
ISBN:	9791038014305