Kfir vs F-5E Tiger II

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 Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 4 June 1973
Year of introduction 1974
Number produced 220 units
Average unit price $20 million
American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
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Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 11 August 1972
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 1399 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 15.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2440 km/h â—‰
Operational range 768 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,285 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,393 kgf â—‰
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Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,789 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
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