Rafale Marine test campaign

In mid-October 2024, a series of Rafale Marine trials were carried out on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to validate the assisted landing features developed as part of the F4 standard program.
Discover the incredible images of this event in four episodes!

Rafale Marine (single-seat)
Wingspan: 10.9 m
Length: 15.3 m
Height: 5.3 m
Empty weight: ≈ 10.5 t
Maximum takeoff weight: 24.5 t
External stores capacity: 9.5 t

This campaign was led by Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test teams.
The main tasks of the flight tests are to:

• Participate in the design of aircraft and their systems
• Ensure the overall testing of our aircraft and their support systems under optimum safety conditions
• Present the company’s aircraft
• In-flight inspection of aircraft leaving the production line
• Provide support and expertise to users

Act as first user of aircraft. Maintain a privileged dialogue with customers.