How many Su-30 MK1's do we have? 200? Or more? Compared to the Sukhoi, the Rafale seems underwhelming. The Sukhoi was developed after the Rafale. I could be wrong in my last point. Obviously, the Sukhoi is not for use against Pakistan. Nor the Rafale. I know there are good reasons for buying the Rafale. Basically, the Sukhoi is also a twin engined aircraft. In an unfortunate incident with China, the aircraft from the airfields of Tibet will have to take off with very light payloads. If the Rafale has the edge, this will be significant. How will the Rafale be used? They will be used as seen fit, on the occasion, but it has been decided what circumstances and situations the Rafale will operate.