FMS 80MM Dassault Rafale

[xviper]

It could also be released in N. America as an Eflite. Look at the Eflite SU-30 vs the FMS SU-27. Some say the FMS version is the better product. I prefer the Eflite for the AS3X. Unfortunately, neither will sell it as an ARF.
Anyone wanna take a guess as to what the size comparison is of this Rafale to say, a FW Eurofighter? 80mm vs 90mm - a bit smaller maybe?

[Alpha]

True

[T-CAT]

A fellow Gripenite 🤣 ... couldn't agree more.

I'm taking the view that if I pester Alpha enough he'll do one just to shut me up.

Incidentally, the JAS-39 Gripen has a kill-death ratio at NATO Red Flag that's only marginally worse than the F-22 Raptor and by far better than any other aircraft.

The RAF should have bought the Gripen not the Typhoon.

Andy

LOL. Yeah, the Gripen is a great looking jet. I also love the single exhaust outlet compared to the dual of the Eurofighter and Rafale. That will aid in less thrust loss compared to a single EDF with bifurb. design. If someone wants to add a centerburner style fixture, it will be visually easier to see and usually a more noticeable effect. Lastly, having no exterior refueling probe looks significantly cleaner on the Gripen, and less for people to accidently snap off when transporting the plane, etc.

[The43rdHammer]

... I'd like to see a Freewing 80-90mm Saab Jas 39C Gripen...

A fellow Gripenite 🤣 ... couldn't agree more.

I'm taking the view that if I pester Alpha enough he'll do one just to shut me up.

Incidentally, the JAS-39 Gripen has a kill-death ratio at NATO Red Flag that's only marginally worse than the F-22 Raptor and by far better than any other aircraft.

The RAF should have bought the Gripen not the Typhoon.

Andy

[Mizer67]

Now that is nice! Shame it's FMS 😁

Hope Freewing releases whatever they're working on before this one makes it to CONUS. I like choices, but all else equal, would prefer Freewing and MRC's spares practices.

[T-CAT]

It is definitely nice to see a Rafale in the mix, and appears to have been done nicely.

However, I'd like to see a Freewing 80-90mm Saab Jas 39C Gripen (particularly in the 2017 Tiger Meet livery) even more.

[wolpertinger]

Well looks like a choice for those that wanted an 80mm Rafael. Just wonder if HH will mess with schemes or leave the tiger scheme. Also, I hope they got that nose gear fixed so it does not collaspe easily on grass runways.

[The43rdHammer]

Now that is nice! Shame it's FMS 😁

[yf22raptor]

Some flight video.

https://youtu.be/qpHvha4RoCY

[yf22raptor]

Looks like fms coming out with a new 80mm Rafale


https://youtu.be/qpHvha4RoCY