factually
Index/Organizations/Dassault Rafale

Dassault Rafale

French multi-role combat aircraft

Fact-Checks

3 results
Jan 10, 2026
Most Viewed

How does the Gripen E’s F414 engine compare to engines in rival fighters (F-16, Rafale, Typhoon) in thrust and fuel efficiency?

The Gripen E uses a single General Electric F414‑GE‑39E turbofan that Saab and GE describe as “more powerful” than the Gripen’s legacy engine and as a key enabler of increased range and payload . Agai...

Feb 5, 2026

In real-world engagements, how have Gripen E/F, F-35, and Rafale EW systems performed against contemporary SAM and radar threats?

Available public reporting offers claims — largely from enthusiast blogs, forums and trade press — that , F‑35 and bring different strengths to contests with and radars, but there is almost no open, i...

Nov 27, 2025

In real-world missions (air superiority, SEAD/DEAD, ISR, multirole strike), what operational strengths and limitations arise from the Gripen E/F’s sensors versus those of the F-35 and Rafale?

Gripen E/F’s sensor suite emphasizes distributed networking, a swashplate-mounted ES-05 AESA with wide scanning, and strong electronic warfare (EW) and passive-sensor integration that favor cooperativ...