First twin-seat jet, identified as T-0301, marks the initial stage of the contract for 42 F4-standard aircraft
The Indonesian Air Force has released images of its first Dassault Rafale fighter jet, a twin-seat Rafale B model, bearing the serial number T-0301.
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According to an official statement, the photographs were taken in Mérignac, France, where the first group of Indonesian specialists is undergoing training. The group consists of 16 military personnel — 4 pilots and 12 technicians.
Starting on 20 August, the pilots will begin full-scale training directly on the aircraft at the Saint-Dizier Air Base, with activities scheduled to run until December 2025.
The contract for the Rafale acquisition was signed in 2022 and covers the delivery of 42 F4-standard fighters, split into three batches: 6, 18, and 18 units. The order includes 30 single-seat and 12 twin-seat aircraft.
The first deliveries are scheduled for 2026, following the completion of the Indonesian Air Force personnel training phase.
Source and images: Indonesian Air Force. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
