Rafale M32, the first to be painted in 11F colours, photographed on the flight line at Landivisiau.

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

The state-of-the-art Rafale has now replaced the SEM on 11F's flightline.

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

There are no two-seater Rafales in service with the French Navy, and most pilots flew their first Rafale sortie in a single-seater. This is progressively changing, however, thanks to the joint Air Force-Navy training course.

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

The French Navy is investing heavily in its Rafale fleet to boost its operational effectiveness even further. By 2013, the Navy will receive its first Rafale fitted with an AESA radar.

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

Rafale M31 blasts off the Landivisiau runway.

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

The sea horse badge of Flottille 11F has been painted on both sides of the fin of Rafale M32.

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

Rafale M30 on take-off from Landivisiau in full reheat.

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

The Flottille 11F mechanics have undergone a comprehensive training course in order to be capable of maintaining their new aircraft.

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

Rafale M26 in a combat fit comprising six GBU-12 laser-guided bombs, four Mica air-to-air missiles and two 2,000-litre fuel tanks.

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

French Navy pilots log 180 hours per year if they are day-only qualified, and 220 hours per annum if they are qualified to land at night on the carrier Charles de Gaulle.

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