GK Quiz on RAFALE Aircraft

Did you know that the new Rafale M has a strong landing gear and a longer, reinforced nose wheel crafted to endure the strong impact of carrier landings? Both the variants (Rafale and Rafale M) have common avionics, sensors, and weapons systems like AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suites, and compatibility with a broad range of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance. But there’s a lot more to these carefully designed aircrafts, take this quiz to test and advance your knowledge on these aircrafts. 

GK Quiz on RAFALE Aircraft

Which country originally developed the Rafale?

1. a) USA
2. b) France
3. c) Russia
4. d) Israel

"Rafale" translates to what in French?

1. a) Thunderbolt
2. b) Gust of wind
3. c) Sky warrior
4. d) Eagle

Which Indian force(s) currently operate Rafale jets?

1. a) Indian Air Force
2. b) Indian Navy
3. c) Both
4. d) None

Technical Details

The Rafale belongs to which generation of fighter jets?

1. a) 3rd
2. b) 4th
3. c) 4.5
4. d) 5th

What special feature helps Rafale-M land on aircraft carriers?

1. a) Folding wings
2. b) Reinforced landing gear
3. c) Vertical takeoff
4. d) Detachable engines

The Rafale is powered by which engine?

1. a) GE-F414
2. b) SNECMA M88
3. c) AL-31F
4. d) Eurojet EJ200

India’s Rafale Fleet

How many Rafales does the IAF currently have?

1. a) 24
2. b) 36
3. c) 42
4. d) 50

India’s "Golden Arrows" squadron operates from which state?

1. a) Punjab
2. b) West Bengal
3. c) Rajasthan
4. d) Tamil Nadu

India’s Rafale-M deal includes how many naval variants?

1. a) 22 single-seater + 4 trainers
2. b) 30 single-seaters
3. c) 15 twin-seaters
4. d) 10 jets total

Capabilities of Rafale M

Which weapon can the Rafale carry?

1. a) SCALP cruise missile
2. b) BrahMos
3. c) AGM-84 Harpoon
4. d) All

What makes Rafale-M suitable for naval ops?

1. a) Corrosion-resistant coating
2. b) Solar-powered systems
3. c) Underwater ejection seats
4. d) None

Compared to F-16, the Rafale has:

1. a) Smaller radar signature
2. b) Higher top speed
3. c) Longer unrefueled range
4. d) All

Global Context

First foreign nation to operate Rafales?

1. a) India
2. b) Qatar
3. c) Greece
4. d) UAE

Rafale-M debuted on which French carrier?

1. a) Charles de Gaulle
2. b) Clemenceau
3. c) Pétain
4. d) Foch

India’s Rafale-M will deploy on:

1. a) INS Vikramaditya
2. b) INS Vikrant
3. c) INS Viraat
4. d) INS Vishal

Answer Key

1. b) France
2. b) Gust of wind
3. a) Indian Air Force
4. c) 4.5
5. b) Reinforced landing gear
6. b) SNECMA M88
7. b) 36
8. b) West Bengal
9. a) 22 single-seater + 4 trainers
10. a) SCALP cruise missile
11. a) Corrosion-resistant coating
12. a) Smaller radar signature
13. b) Qatar
14. a) Charles de Gaulle
15. b) INS Vikrant