The IAI Kfir fighter jet is a single-seat, multi-role combat aircraft developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) based on the French Dassault Mirage 5. Its design was influenced by the need to adapt the Dassault Mirage IIIC to meet the specific requirements of the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
Key Features:
Length: 15.55m
Wingspan: 8.22m
Height: 4.25m
Empty Weight: 7,290kg
Maximum Speed: 2,285km/h
Maximum Altitude: 30,000m
Maximum Range: 1,300km
The Kfir boasts impressive capabilities, including:
Advanced Avionics: Elta EL/M-2032 radar, HMD capability, and multifunction displays.
Weapon Systems: Air-to-air missiles
(Python 3, Python 4, Python 5), air-to-surface missiles (Gabriel, NT-Dandy), and surface-to-air missiles (Barak, Barak NG, Barak 8).
Propulsion: General Electric J79-GE-17 jet engine, producing 8,120kg of thrust ²
Variants:
Kfir C1: Initial production model
Kfir C2: Multi-role fighter
Kfir C7: Single-seat version with updated cockpit and avionics
Kfir TC2: Two-seater training variant
Kfir TC7: Advanced two-seat training variant.
The Kfir has been exported to several countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Sri Lanka, and has also been used by the US Navy and Marine Corps as an aggressor aircraft for training purposes.
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