I have found this ( The Typhoon has a 30-degree instantaneous turn rate and a sustained turn rate of 23 degrees, while the Rafale has an instantaneous turn rate of 30 degrees and a sustained turn rate of 24 degrees.Both fighter jets have the ability to quickly regain energy with the help of faster climb rates. Rafale’s close-coupled canards enhance its maximum lift and drag ratio, while its 48-degree wing sweep gives it a better lift-to-drag ratio as compared to Eurofighter’s 52-degree sweep.However, the Typhoon’s higher sweep also causes less drag during cruise flights. The Rafale’s close-coupled canard accords it with better spin recovery capability.
The Rafale has better supersonic maneuverability and post-stall maneuverability. In terms of the Angle of Attack (AoA), Rafale can achieve a 100 to 110 degrees AoA angle of attack, while the Typhoon is limited to 70 degrees.
But the Typhoon’s Leading Edge Root Extensions (LERX) and ridges along the fuselage give it a 100-degree AoA angle of attack.n LERX, the roots of the delta wings meet the main body of the aircraft, right above its chin intake. The LERX was introduced in the Typhoon as a part of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (KIT).) So do you think we are equivalent in the game ?
Because we hop gaijin will orrect FM of MICA (turn, kinetic energy, range …) more than putting 8 MICA on Rafale F3R wich is not accurate because French army never use that
you are right. And that is why I do not understand why they cannot make a correct FPM in so much time. Without it it is impossible to fly comfortably near the ground
It was an export configuration for India and for France they simply don’t use but it’s available
F3R is the last version before the F4 and it incorporated the 8 pylons for the F4
It will be a Frankenstein rafale just like the 2000 5f with the PGM that it has and the 2 magic on the pylons
Let’s be real; as much as I want them fixed, it doesn’t matter whether the Rafale gets 6 or 8 MICAs, they wouldn’t have been changed regardless. As even with USSR planes underperforming, they still haven’t improved the R-77s either. After all, this is Gaijin we’re talking about here, and I’d rather take the guaranteed buff than merely hoping for one.
I’ve read multiple accounts about the Rafale performing well the Typhoon in WVR/BFM, I think one of them was 9:1 and another was either 4:1 or 4:0 both in 2009. All favoring the Rafale. Unfortunately it seems nothing is in writing atleast I haven’t found any.
It makes sense that the Rafale has lower wing angle in the area of 40 something degrees, Eurofighter higher angle at 50+ degrees, as such the Rafale will of course have improved maneuvering characteristics when it comes to the airframe. The Eurofighter boasts a higher T/W but that is not the end of the story.
The Rafale will win one circle dynamics, the Eurofighter will perform better at high speeds and in energy retention. It is expected they will be very close in sustained turn with the favor going towards the Rafale.
If they add the missile, we are almost 100% sure that they will do nothing because they will have the argument of “we are giving you more missiles, stop complaining”. At least with a REALISTIC load, they will perhaps realize that the plane is not performing in the best way and they will correct the missile.
