Dassault’s Rafale was primarily designed for the air-to-ground mission and as a result has a significantly better payload/range capability than the Typhoon. This EC 5/330 Rafale is loaded with four 500lb GBU-12 laser-guided bombs, which were recently integrated for use in Afghanistan, plus two Mica missiles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986

Dassault's Rafale has entered service with the French Air Force and Navy and both air arms are currently conducting missions over Afghanistan with the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986

A wide-field head-up display and hands on throttle and stick functionality in the Rafale are some of the similar features found in the Typhoon cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986

COMPARATIVE PLAN VIEWS OF RAFALE AND TYPHOON. Both aircraft are of a similar size and shape with the main difference being the positioning of the canards.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

A Typhoon of the German Air Force's JG-73 makes an impressive sight on take-off. The aircraft is carrying an IRIS-T air-to-air missile under the starboard wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

Eurofighter Typhoon

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon / EF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1994

Dassault Rafale B

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993

Although optimised for beyond visual range air combat, Typhoon is also to have a variety air-to-ground weapons in its armoury. For example, this aircraft is carrying an impressive load of six 1,000lb GBU-16 laser-guided bombs, as well as two AIM-9 Sidewinders for self-defence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon T / TF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1997

After many years of development, the Eurofighter Typhoon is now serving with the four partner nations of Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon T / TF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1997

Eurofighter consulted with a number of pilots from the four partner nations with experience on a variety of fighters before designing the cockpit, which is dominated by multi-function displays.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurofighter Typhoon T / TF-2000 - InternationalInternational - 1997

Unlike Typhoon, the Rafale has also been adapted for operations from aircraft carriers. This French Navy Rafale M of Flottille 12F is carrying Mica air-to-air missiles and is pictured landing aboard the Charles de Gaulle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale M - ФранцияFrance - 1991