IAI Kfir C2/CE
Type: Fighter Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)
First Deployed: 1974
Overview
The Kfir C2/CE is a supersonic delta-wing multirole fighter derived from the French Mirage III/5 airframe and powered by a US General Electric J79 engine. Ecuador acquired Kfir aircraft to form its air superiority backbone, though the fleet is aging and being phased out. Despite their age, they remain capable in limited-threat environments with their Israeli-developed electronic systems.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| range | 2,100 km ferry / 760 km combat |
| engine | 1x General Electric J79-J1E turbojet with afterburner (79.4 kN) |
| length | 15.65 m |
| ceiling | 58,000 ft |
| armament | 2x 30mm DEFA 552 cannon, 7 hardpoints: AIM-9 Sidewinder, Shafrir-2, bombs, rockets |
| wingspan | 8.22 m |
| max_speed | Mach 2.3 |
Operators
- Ecuador
- Israel
- Colombia
- Ecuador (being retired)
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