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Following the acquisition of 12 Rafale from the French Air and Space Force in November 2021, the first six Rafale of the Croatian Air Force – Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo i protuzra?na obrana (HRZ i PZO) – operated by its pilots trained in France, arrived today at the 91 operational base, near Zagreb. They were welcomed by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovi?, the Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovi? and the Minister of Defense Ivan Anuši?, during a ceremony.
Coming from the Dassault Aviation site in Mérignac, these six Rafale will join the 191 Squadron of the Croatian Air Force. The next Rafale will arrive from the end of 2024, to form a complete squadron by mid-2025.
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Russia is aiming for high-speed dominance in the skies with the anticipated launch of the MiG-41, a sixth-generation fighter jet boasting hypersonic capabilities. This highly classified project promises a Mach 4.3 cruising speed, potentially surpassing competitor aircraft.
The MiG-41’s development hinges on the successful creation of a pulse-detonation engine, a technological hurdle that could delay the initial 2025 launch target. Details regarding the MiG-41’s weaponry remain shrouded in secrecy, but speculation suggests it might carry R-37 missiles and a novel multi-purpose interceptor missile system capable of handling hypersonic threats with multiple warheads.
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