Cheetah vs Kfir
| South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. |
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| Origin country |
🇿🇦 South Africa
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| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Atlas |
| First flight |
16 July 1986 |
| Year of introduction |
1986 |
| Number produced |
38 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- million
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| Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. |
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| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel
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| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
| First flight |
4 June 1973 |
| Year of introduction |
1974 |
| Number produced |
220 units
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| Average unit price |
$20 million
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| Wing area |
34.8 m²
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| Wingspan |
8.2 m
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| Height |
4.6 m
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| Length |
15.7 m
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| Maximum speed |
2338 km/h
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| Operational range |
1,200 km
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| Service ceiling |
17,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
16,500 kg
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| Empty weight |
7,400 kg
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| Total thrust |
None x None None
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| Wing area |
34.8 m²
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| Wingspan |
8.2 m
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| Height |
4.6 m
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| Length |
15.7 m
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| Maximum speed |
2440 km/h
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| Operational range |
768 km
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| Service ceiling |
17,678 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
16,200 kg
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| Empty weight |
7,285 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 5,393 kgf
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Photo of Cheetah by South African Air Force.