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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Kfir

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Kfir
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi IAI
First flight 20 July 1971 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1977 1974
Number produced 77 units 220 units
Average unit price $22 million $20 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 8.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 17.9 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the Kfir are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,440 km/h for the Kfir. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 1,000 km for the Kfir. The Kfir operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 220 for the Kfir. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $20M for the Kfir. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 first flew 2 years before the Kfir (1971 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Kfir's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Kfir at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Kfir entered service first in 1974, 3 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kfir?
The Kfir has been produced in greater numbers with 220 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.