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 |
| Category | Combat Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Category | Combat Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 4 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 220 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | None x None None ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2440 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 768 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,285 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,393 kgf ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cheetah by South African Air Force.