The Rafale has been combat operational for years. The F-35 not so much. It also is cheaper, has more thrust, faster, flies higher, is more maneuverable, has a h

The Rafale has been combat operational for years. The F-35 not so much. It also is cheaper, has more thrust, faster, flies higher, is more maneuverable, has a higher weapons payload. http://zbigniewmazurak.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/dassault-rafale-the-most-lethal-non-stealthy-fighter-in-the-world/ http://zbigniewmazurak.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/dassault-raf...