The Dassault Rafale is a new-generation ultra modern twin-jet combat plane. It meets the combat requirements for the next century,combining in a single plane the multiple roles that otherwise would be carried out many different types. The Rafale M is the carrier bone naval version equipped with a reinforced undercarriage for catapult launching. Equipped with two SNECMA M88-2 engines (each with 75 KN thrust) the Rafale reaches a speed of Mach 2. Its long range,enormous load-carrying capacity,precision fire control & survivability gives the Rafale exceptional mission effectiveness. In addition,it is the best combat plane in the world that can engage in simultaneous ground & air defence actions. The first production plane flew in 1999 flown by French navy.