The jet comes with RBE2 AA active electronicscanning array (AESA) radar that has a target detection range of at least 130kilometers which will also be able to track specific enemy entities.
The plane will get a new missile launch detector technology named IRST that will providebetter target detection and identification performance wihout compromising thestealth quotient of the plane.
A special Meteor missile that can be launched by the Rafale has an unprecedented range of100 kms as compared to Pakistan's current capability of 80km. This missile canbe used to shoot down enemy aircrafts and cruise missiles.
Anothermissile, SCALP that can be carried as a payload by the new jet, is a long-rangeair-to-ground cruise missile with a range in excess of 300 km.
The jet is capableof reaching speeds as high as 2000km/hr which can even outrun most missiles.
The jet ismade with composite materials which gives it greater agility and high maneuverability
With theaddition of 36 of these lethal flying machines, the Indian Air Force isre-establishing its stance as the fourth largest Air Force in the worl.