Reading post 599508 in main thread: India chooses European fighters over US/Russian rivals
May 3rd, 2011  
mmarsh
 
 
Its going to be close.

One one hand, India already has older French fighters (Mirage) so adapting the Rafale would be easier as a lot of the Air Force infrastructure stays the same.

The Rafale also has more combat experience.

On the other hand, the Rafale tends to be more expensive. The higher price point has cost Dessault other contracts in other countries.


"My center is giving way, my right is in retreat situation excellent. I shall attack." -Foch

I am from NYC. I fly a French flag because I work in Paris.
 
 
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