Dassault Aviation: Egypt opts for the Rafale
February 12 2015 - 5:25PM
Dassault Aviation is greatly honored by the Arab Republic of
Egypt's decision to equip its air force with the Rafale. This
decision is a continuation of our cooperation that dates back to
the 1970s, and has seen the Mirage 5, the Alpha Jet and the Mirage
2000 fly in the colors of Egypt. The Rafale meets the needs of
countries that, like Egypt, demand a sovereign air force of the
best level.
"I would like to thank the highest Egyptian
authorities for this strategic and historic partnership. Dassault
Aviation will be equal to the faith that they have placed in us yet
again", declared Eric Trappier, President and CEO of Dassault
Aviation. "I would also like to thank the French authorities, which
were behind the Rafale program, and have provided the political
support, without which we cannot make any military exports. I would
also like to pay tribute to the skills and know-how of the 7,000
people who work on the Rafale at Dassault Aviation, Thales, Safran
and for our 500 subcontractors."
The Rafale is the first completely omnirole
fighter capable of accomplishing all the missions assigned to
combat aircraft (air-air, air-ground, air-sea). It first came into
active service with the French Navy and the French Air Force in
2004-2006, gradually replacing seven types of aircraft belonging to
the preceding generations. It was deployed in Afghanistan
(2007-2012), Libya (2011), in the Sahel-Saharan strip (since 2013)
and in Iraq (since September 2014). It was chosen for the Indian
Army's request for proposal for 126 aircraft. Negotiations
surrounding the Rafale are currently underway with several
governments.
Dassault Aviation produces military aircraft
(Rafale, drones) and business aircraft (the Falcons) in the same
design office and the same production plants. Its civil activities
benefit from the high technology derived from its defense
activities and offer an international capacity for industrial
development in return. The contract with Egypt consolidates this
business model, which is without equal in the aerospace industry.
Over the last 50 years, Dassault Aviation has exported 72% of its
aircraft to more than 90 countries.
About Dassault Aviation
With more than 8,000 military and civil aircraft
delivered to 90 countries over the past 60 years, and having logged
nearly 28 million flight hours to date, Dassault Aviation
can offer recognized know-how and experience in the design,
development, sale and support of all types of aircraft, from the
Rafale fighter to the Falcon range of high-end business jets, as
well as military unmanned air systems. In
2014, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €3.68
billion, with around 11,600 employees.
Press Contacts:
Corporate Communication :
Stéphane
Fort
Tel: +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90
Mathieu Durand Tel: +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88
Rafale Communication:
Nathalie Bakhos Tel.: +33 (0)1 47 11 84 12
For high resolution photo of the Rafale, visit:
http://mediapro.dassault-aviation.com/
For high resolution video of the Rafale, visit:
http://www.asds-media.com/videos/footage-rafale-conception-manufacturing-m1109
www.dassault-aviation.com
Twitter: @Dassault_OnAir
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