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Atlas Cheetah vs Kfir

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Kfir
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas IAI
First flight 16 July 1986 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1986 1974
Number produced 38 units 220 units
Average unit price -- $20 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 15.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Overview

The Atlas Cheetah and the Kfir are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Atlas Cheetah vs 2,440 km/h for the Kfir. The Atlas Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,000 km for the Kfir. The Kfir operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 17,000 m for the Atlas Cheetah.

The Atlas Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 220 for the Kfir. The Kfir first flew 13 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1973 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Kfir's 16,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Kfir entered service first in 1974, 12 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Kfir?
The Kfir has been produced in greater numbers with 220 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.