About
The Rafale C F4 is France’s top-tier jet (Tier 8, Level 12) and the final aircraft in its branch. It succeeds the Mirage 2000‑5F. Although officially the F4.2 standard hasn't fully entered service as of 2024, this in-game model already features the advanced RBE2‑AA AESA radar, helmet-mounted display (HMD), and upgraded underwing pylons.
Playstyle
The Rafale C F4 dominates BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR missile combat. It’s exceptional at terrain-hugging IR jousts—its HMD and abundant MICA‑IR allow engagement at ranges unmatched by other jets. High-altitude missile duels are supported by its AESA radar, reliable SPECTRA RWR, and ability to carry up to 8 missiles.
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Highly flexible loadout—choose IR, radar missiles, or mix-and-match ⏎
➕ Exceptional sensors with AESA radar and SPECTRA jamming suite
➕ Impressive maneuverability—32.9°/s turn and 280°/s roll rates
➕ Strong TWR (>1.3) ensures excellent acceleration and climb ⏎
➕ Robust countermeasure capacity—plenty of flares and chaff
➕ Helmet-mounted display enables superior targeting situational awareness
Cons
➖ top speed not really great limits straight-line escape or interception
➖ Energy bleed—requires careful energy management during combat
Loadout Option
Trivia
- The Rafale used to have the MICA-NG (MICA-IR NG and MICA-EM NG) missile series, which were the best missiles in game, but were shortly removed after due to community's complains about its overpower.
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