November 20, 2004 at 1:37 am
Obviously the Rafale is the newer aircraft with newer technologies, however against many opponents of today.. is buying newer model M2K’s good enough?
Considering the types of threats it faces, S-300, etc the M2K armed with Scalp/Black Shaheen, etc could do the job as effectively as the Rafale. Furthermore the M2K is cheaper and it also brings up the arguement, would you prefer 2 M2Ks or 1 Rafale..
Perhaps the biggest threat to the Rafale sales comes primarily from it’s older brother.