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Rafale Weapons Pylons


twp1

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Hi all.

 

Bit of a long shot this but I'll ask anyway.

 

I have a 1/48 Revell Rafale along with the Syhart markings sheet and while browsing 'tinterweb I found a picture of a Rafale armed to the teeth. It is stated as being F3-R standard and has an additional wing pylon (making 3 under each wing) and meteor missiles on the fuselage pylons. The Revell kit has all the bits I need to cobble this together and I have moteor's from the spares. 

 

My question is, would anyone have an knowledge of the dimensions of the pylons stated above. I think I need to cut the kit missile pylons down to fit under the wing and by the look of it, the pylons for the fuselage look different to when they carry MICA so would need to scratch build them.

 

Also, any knowledge of the aircraft used to test this loadout.  It looks like it's a Rafale C but there is no obvious aircraft codes or markings

 

Thanks

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This one? 
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.prcdn.co%2Fimg%3FregionKey%3D%2FR4DmtXlNExgVlP4w1C3cg%3D%3D%26scale%3D100&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressreader.com%2Findia%2Fvayu-aerospace-and-defence%2F20141031%2F281535109239704&docid=rQOoSpVxSPnZwM&tbnid=3Iw2Z7IBVpkPcM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwi9oo7c4KDiAhWzxMQBHZf1AwgQMwhlKBcwFw..i&w=613&h=386&bih=612&biw=1396&q=rafale F3-R&ved=0ahUKEwi9oo7c4KDiAhWzxMQBHZf1AwgQMwhlKBcwFw&iact=mrc&uact=8

 

Basically the Revell kit, whether the Rafale M, B or C have all the parts necessary. On the outer part of the wings are 2 "luggs" which fit into the outermost pylons. They are however not shown in the instructions, so you must dry-fit and test it. 

I belive this is still a bit fresh in terms of seeing this in operational use. So far I have only seen this on test jets. 

 

As for possible loads, you should check out this page: 

http://rafalenews.blogspot.com/p/rafale-weapon-load-out.html

 

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The Meteor fuselage pylons indeed look higher. I'd assume the Meteor fins need more clearance.

Afiak, the outer most wing pylon is not operational on French jets. Whether they are in the future or on Indian. Qatari, or Egyptian ones in the future remains go be seen I guess!

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