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Created: 2025-07-21 13:15:37 UTC

🇮🇳✨ Imagine a Rafale flying with a beast under its hood!

Safran-GTRE’s 120kN engine, being proposed for India’s AMCA 5th-gen fighter, opens up a fascinating what if scenario — what if this engine powered the Rafale?

Currently, Rafale uses M88 engines with 75kN thrust. A 120kN class engine would mean:
🚀 Drastic increase in thrust-to-weight ratio
⚔️ Enhanced dogfighting capability
🌪️ Supercruise even with full weapons load
🔥 Greater energy retention & agility
🛩️ Near-5th gen level performance

While it’s not happening (yet), this hypothetical upgrade shows the sheer power potential behind India-France engine collaboration.
If the AMCA gets this engine, India will finally have complete engine sovereignty in high-performance fighters. 💪

Rafale with AMCA engine = A deadly combo that never was—but the future looks even better!


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