Dassault CEO Says Fighter Demonstrator Could Fly by 2031
Eric Trappier said a demonstrator for a next-generation Rafale successor could fly by 2031 if Dassault receives a development contract promptly.
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Dassault Aviation chief executive Eric Trappier said a demonstrator for a next-generation fighter could make its first flight by 2031, provided the company receives a development contract promptly, according to FlightGlobal. The aircraft is intended to succeed the French Air Force’s Rafale over the long term.
Key details
- Trappier’s 2031 timeframe depends on Dassault receiving a development contract promptly. - The proposed aircraft is a long-term successor to the Rafale.
Eric Trappier said the demonstrator could fly by 2031 if Dassault receives a development contract promptly.
Why it matters
The proposed program would develop a future fighter for the French Air Force beyond its Rafale fleet.
What happens next
Trappier’s timeline depends on the award of a development contract. No further timeline was announced.
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