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Kowsar vs Rafale

Kowsar vs Rafale at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,912 km/h, range 2,900 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 9,312 vs 24,500 kg, built 7 vs 316 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
Specifications
Kowsar Rafale
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Dassault
First flight 1 August 2018 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2018 2001
Number produced 7 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $95 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 10.9 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 14.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Kowsar's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher service ceiling at 15,835 meters (51,952 ft) compared to the Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.