Aviation Photo #2732606 Dassault Rafale A - France - Air Force

Studies of the ACX demonstrator, do not Marcel Dassault himself chose the new name "Rafale A" in reference to Hurricane, first jet built by Dassault, are launched in March 1983 by the firm AMD-BA. Twice the estimated timing will be advanced, the apparatus is constructed in less than a year and a half to nine months ahead of schedule; Rafale A demonstrator is presented 1985 in Saint-Cloud, in the presence of Marcel Dassault. The Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace.