Yeah I agree, the Gripen and Rafale really have some cool curves and angles, they look like they have an actual design kinda like sport cars, while the typhoon… It kinda looks like chunks of metal strapped together
So according to a generous contributor on the French discord server (Fennec), there’s been some things shown at the Rafale F5 display. AASM-XLR variant has been shown, speculated to be using a turbojet engine but it is certain that a new engine for AASM is being advertised.
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Note that AASM-1000 and AASM-250 XLR are both shown. Also note that SmartGlider is also shown here at the bottom.
This of course comes alongside supposedly MICA-IRX NG. No clue what X stands for at the moment, also is seen is new SPECTRA antennas on the Rafale. T-Rex engines which offers improved thrust was also advertised.
More photos of the CFT on Rafale even though some were already posted above.
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AASM XLR Gib. Gaijin. Now.
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This is pretty interesting.
I’m hoping to read the text on what is supposedly a new targeting pod if anyone is able to take the picture
Looks like talios to me same details ~ overall.
100% talios
yeah just talios ng with ai upgrade most likely with the articles talking about it not too long ago.
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Improved IR variant maybe?
And is there a possibility of that black bit being a radome for a MMW seeker?
That is the theory as of now, but no confirmation as of yet.
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soemthing something jammer?
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Allegedly Thales and DGA have been testing if a dedicated EW pod would be necessary for Rafale F5, and this may be that pod.
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Got more pictures;
Al-Tariq got its dual rack, maybe we will see integration on UAE F.4s finally @DirectSupport
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Was hoping for more news, but well…
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Jammer pods on Rafale? Is it ok if that turns me on?
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