Do China Have Rafale?

According to top South Block officials, with the IAF's first Rafale squadron just one short of completion in Ambala, the Chinese have moved their so-called fifth generation fighter J-20 ahead in the Tibet and Xinjiang airbases.

Is Rafale threat to China?

The Indian Air Force plans to raise its second squadron of Rafale fighter jets at Hasimara Air Force base in West Bengal by next month to counter threats from China. ... The remaining aircraft are likely to be in India by April 2022. Currently, IAF pilots are being trained in France.

Is Rafale better than Chinese?

Even though Rafale is a 4.5 generation aircraft and China claims that its J-20 is a 5th generation, the Rafale has enough capabilities to counter the Chinese premier aircraft, say experts. "Rafale is far superior to the J-20, the Chengdu fighter of China.