RE: BVM Rafale - flight characteristics
it's a great jet amigo and at or near the top of the class in prefabrication.
the same guys who make the Ultra Bandit make this jet and the level of prefabrication is spectacular.
high alpha / low speed or low alpha and blistering speed you can't go wrong. it has an expansive flight envelope, it's loaded with fuel....has the space and carrying capability to carry plenty of smoke fluid also.
I flew mine with the AT450 and pix are on BV's website.
good luck with your decision.
cheers
..also if you decide to purchase the airplane and want a set of wing bags for the wing, tail and canards in addition to missle tube holders I still have mine.