Operation Harmattan : First pictures of the Rafale which were engaged in Libya

Rafale C loaded with Mica 6 mica missiles for Air defense

Pictures of the French Rafale preparing to leave the Saint Dizier Air Base today morning 11:00AM.

Typical weapon load was :
- 6 Mica EM/IR + 3 supersonic 1250L tanks for the Air defense Rafale
- 6 mica EM/IR + 1 Reco-NG pod + 2 subsonic 2000L tanks for the recce planes.
- 2 mica IR + 4 AASM bombs (250 kg) + 2 subsonic 2000L tank for the CAS planes
Source : French Ministry of Defense

Rafale loaded with AASM bombs

 Also see  this video from AFP
 and From Al Jazeera

Rafale C loaded with Mica 6 mica missiles for Air defense

Rafale  loaded with Reco-NG pod