Israel's Air Force Fighter Plane
Kfir Israel's Air Force Had 1 Fighter Plane No Country Wanted to Battle The Israeli Air Force's Kfir combat aircraft, a brainchild of necessity and innovation, emerged from the shadows of the French-designed Dassault Mirage 5. Summary: The Israeli Air Force's Kfir combat aircraft, a brainchild of necessity and innovation, emerged from the shadows of the French-designed Dassault Mirage 5. In the aftermath of the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War, Israel's reliance on French aircraft laid the groundwork for the development of a homegrown fighter capable of superior performance. - The Kfir, developed to counteract the advanced Soviet-designed aircraft of Israel's adversaries, featured a General Electric J79 turbojet engine, marking a significant upgrade over the Mirage's original powerplant. With a top speed of 1,520 mph, a combat range of 477 miles, and a service ceiling of 58,010 feet, the Kfir was armed to the teeth with Rafael-designed cannons and an as...
