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HF-24 Marut vs Kfir

HF-24 Marut vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 2,440 km/h, range 396 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 16,200 kg, built 147 vs 220 units.

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Specifications
HF-24 Marut Kfir
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL IAI
First flight 17 June 1961 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1967 1974
Number produced 147 units 220 units
Average unit price -- $20 million
Wing area 28.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 15.9 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 1,328 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The Kfir has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the HF-24 Marut's 10,908 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Kfir's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or Kfir?
The Kfir has been produced in greater numbers with 220 units compared to 147 units of the HF-24 Marut.