Israeli Kfir Combat Aircraft

The Israeli Kfir was developed from the Mirage-family tradition with substantial changes, including an American J79 engine and distinctive airframe modifications. It served as a fighter and strike aircraft and was exported to several operators. Its appearance can resemble related French and Israeli designs, but the Kfir was not simply an unchanged Mirage III under another name.

First flying in the early 1970s, the aircraft required changes around the rear fuselage and air intakes to accommodate the hotter-running J79. Later versions added prominent canards and improved avionics. Israeli operations included air combat and ground attack before newer American aircraft assumed the principal front-line roles. Export users included Colombia, Ecuador, and Sri Lanka, with upgrades extending service. The United States Navy and Marine Corps also leased examples as adversary aircraft, taking advantage of their performance and distinctive training value.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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