Yeah I just checked and the sources have mixed claims but many do say they ordered the C too. This is weird since that’s not what I found last time I checked but whatever.
It’s weird how the same research can give pretty different results at different times
26-30 Rafale Cs & 12-16 Rafale Bs. the first batch ( 6 units ) are only Rafale Bs for familiarity & training, then in 2027-2029, the Rafale Cs & remaining Bs would be delivered in two batches (18 + 18)
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uhhh no? Indonesia ordered both Rafale C and B models, the first batch to be delivered are understandably the B models so that Indonesian pilots could train with them.
A model and artistic illustration of the Indonesian Rafale at Dassault’s booth in Indo Defence 2024 Expo showed the C model.
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It doesn’t necessarily change the fact that the B isn’t a necessary dedicated trainer. I think for the sake of “Uniqueness” the B would be considered good for Japan, since it’s pretty much like Israeli F-16D/I and it’s the first Indonesian Aircraft to be arrived pretty soon while the C could be added later.
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I don’t have problem with the Rafale B suggestion, I’m only refuting what AydanL44_Hunter was saying, that Indonesia only buys the Rafale B and not the C model too
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Yeah I realized that afterwards
Honestly, I’m not too keen on the Rafale being implemented outside of France :(
If this aircraft ends up like the Hornet or F-104, it would strip away the identity of France’s TT. Furthermore, many players are seeking weapons capable of countering the Rafale, rather than having the Rafale implemented across various TTs.
I’m not a huge fan of copypaste but it would offer a great gapfiller to some trees that don’t have a very bright future, like Japan
Japan getting it is not really the same as one of the big 3 getting it you know
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Replaced some pictures with new ones.
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Oh thanks i did not follow this thread.
go to japan that is only way i like japan
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Considering this is the First Rafale C spotted and that it has the registration 0317, its safe to say that the total amount is 16 Rafale Bs & 26 Rafale Cs
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+1 This is definitely the most important plane in Japan. I hope to join the game soon and be placed in the Japanese technology tree. Thank you very much for your post
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You know :popcorn: has been popping up everywhere so it’s now it’s own thing.
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I honestly wouldn’t mind if Japan got the Indonesian twin seater version instead a little more different than just the regular one. I doubt the extra person and seat will hamper performance by too much maybe just a tad bit but not much I assume.
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Yeah it wouldn’t be nearly enough with the crazy performance it has anyway, maybe 2 equally skilled pilots at low fuel in a dogfight there could be a tiny difference but even then.