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Calidus B250 vs Rafale

Calidus B250 vs Rafale at a glance — top speed 557 vs 1,912 km/h, range 2,400 vs 3,700 km, built 2 vs 316 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
Specifications
Calidus B250 Rafale
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Dassault
First flight 1 July 2017 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2018 2001
Number produced 2 units 316 units
Average unit price $25 million $115 million
Wing area -- m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.9 m
Height -- m 5.3 m
Length -- m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Calidus B250's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher service ceiling at 15,835 meters (51,952 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Calidus B250 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.