The combat performance of the Rafale impressed the RCAF during the Libyan campaign. Its multi-role reliability and the ability to refuel quickly from the CC150T were of considerable interest.....
I never understood why Canada was intending to require the F-35A though - the F-35C appeared to me to be rather more suitable and is also fully compatible with the CC-150T, whereas the 'standard' version of the F-35A is not.
Surely it's a two horse race between the Super Hornet and Rafale?
Last edited by BEagle; 29th Nov 2012 at 07:33.