Key points
- Francois Bayrou got stuck in the cockpit of a Rafale fighter jet at the Paris Air Show, sparking a wave of jokes on social media.
- The Rafale F5, an upgraded fighter jet, was unveiled to the public for the first time, but a comical situation involving a politician attracted attention.
- The Dassault Rafale is a multi-role aircraft with advanced technologies that can perform a wide range of combat missions.
French politician François Bayrou found himself in an awkward situation at the Paris Air Show. After the demonstration of the new Rafale fighter jet, he was unable to get out of the plane's cockpit on his own. Footage of the prime minister trying to get out of the fighter jet is quickly spreading on social media and causing a flurry of jokes.
The Rafale F5 was presented to the public for the first time – it is considered the pride of French aviation. But the focus was unexpectedly not on the combat potential, but on the stuck guest Francois Bayrou. This was reported by 24 Kanal with reference to Entrevue.
Paris Air Show: What Went Wrong
During the opening of the international Paris Air Show, which runs from June 16 to 19, the upgraded version of the Rafale F5 fighter was presented at the Dassault Aviation stand. François Bayrou climbed into the cockpit for a photo shoot, but getting out was not so easy.
The French politician was stuck in the pilot's seat and couldn't get out on his own, causing an awkward pause and a wave of ridicule. He had to be carefully escorted back to the ground. Social media users immediately took to humor, comparing the situation to “a politician who couldn't handle modern technology.”
Francois Bayrou Stuck in Fighter Jet at Paris Air Show: Watch Video
What is known about the Dassault Rafale
The French Dassault Rafale fighter jets are multirole aircraft designed to perform a wide range of missions, from air combat to ground support. The Rafale uses advanced aerodynamic designs that provide high maneuverability, and is equipped with sophisticated avionics, including modern radars and sensors. Thanks to this, the Rafale can detect and attack targets at significant distances. In addition, they can not only intercept and destroy air targets, but also perform tasks related to attacks on land and sea targets. On average, the cost of one Rafale aircraft ranges from 70 to 100 million euros.
