Strong fighter. No need to boast. Yes Rafale is one of the best 4th generation fighters. We know. But weapons, numbers, training all matter even more when comparing already very similar performing fighters. Add software, sensor ability, pilot and tactics, even with better plane, a better airforce can still beat it. A better military is even stronger. So having slightly better fighter like Rafale compared to example a F-18, the F-18 will easily win if the military behind the F-18 is better overall. The superior Rafale accounts for such a low impact in overall success if it is fighting a strong and clever enemy.