The Participants:
- F-35I Adir (Israel)
- F-16C/I (Israel)
- F-15A (Israel)
- EF-2000 Typhoon (UK)
- F-35B (Italy)
- F-16C (Greece)
- EF-2000 Typhoon (Germany)
- Rafale B (France)
- F-16 (USA)
- F-35 (USA)
- Mirage-2000I (India)
As i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I have no fear because I am the baddest motherfucker in whole valley.
The Participants:
According to the French website air-cosmos.com, the two-seater aircraft type B305 is ready for delivery, as all necessary modifications have been made in accordance with Greek specifications. Special equipment of the French Air Force has been removed from the aircraft as Rafale B is used to transport and launch ASMP-A missiles. Transport systems have also been installed as the French do not use full equipment during their missions.
According to the publication, 60 parts and systems were removed from the aircraft after 1,050 operating hours for a total of 45 days. As stated in the agreement, the aircraft must have a balance of flight time of at least two years prior to scheduled maintenance of approximately 360 flight hours.
The website also says that another Rafale C fighter is being prepared for Greece, as 10 fighter jets of this type will be delivered to HAF.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, participates in an air-to-air refueling exercise with Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale aircraft over Qatar, Dec. 28, 2020. The exercise was designed to build familiarity with the air-to-air refueling process with both U.S. and Qatar forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride).
French Rafale fighter jet equipped with Thales TALIOS multi-function targeting and recce pod. Photo Credit: French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace)
French Air and Space Force announcement the Initial operating capability (Première capacité opérationnelle) for the "Talios" Multi-function Targeting Pod on Rafale F3r fighter jet.
The new pod provides extended capabilities compared to the Damocles electro-optical/laser designation pod, through the increased precision of its optics, improved geolocation of objectives, tracking of moving targets, augmented reality to add markers to the area, and infrared capability.
French Rafale fighter jet equipped with Thales TALIOS multi-function targeting and recce pod. Photo Credit: French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace).