The Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (Hebrew: כְּפִיר, "Lion Cub") is an Israeli all-weather multirole combat aircraft based on the French Dassault Mirage 5, with Israeli avionics and an Israeli-built version of the General Electric J79 turbojet engine.

IAI's Aviation Group offers its versatile all-weather, multi-role supersonic (Mach 2) combat KFIR aircraft to meet fighter aircraft requirements. The KFIR proven platform is able to fulfill both air superiority and air-to-ground roles.

Jul 7, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the IAI Kfir (Lion Cub) Multi-Role Combat Aircraft including pictures.

May 6, 2024 · One of the earliest catalysts that spurred Israeli investments in a robust defense industry was the story behind the IAI Kfir (Hebrew for "Lion Cub") — an Israel-built fighter jet...

Feb 15, 2024 · Discover the F-21 Kfir: IAI's Mirage 5 evolution with a J79 engine, serving as a versatile attack and fighter jet since 1970.

Apr 3, 2025 · The Kfir arrived in 1989, a purchase driven by the need to counter FARC guerrillas and secure airspace during the height of the drug wars. By the early 2000s, these jets were instrumental in operations like the 2008 bombing of a FARC camp in Ecuador, a controversial strike that showcased their precision but also their age.

Aug 8, 2024 · The IAI Kfir is a multi-role fighter developed by Israel from the French Mirage 5, following an arms embargo. Powered by a General Electric J79 engine, the aircraft was designed to maintain Israel’s air superiority.

IAI's Kfir aircraft with advanced avionics, state of the art radar, weapons and protection systems. Operational as a front line fighter and pilot trainer.

Apr 3, 2025 · The decision, revealed overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, aims to replace Colombia’s over 30-year-old fleet of Israeli IAI Kfir aircraft. “The fleet of aircraft to be purchased is completely new, the latest technology, already introduced in Brazil — it’s the Saab Gripen,” Petro stated on social media platform X.

With a top speed of 1,520 mph, a combat range of 477 miles, and a service ceiling of 58,010 feet, the Kfir was armed to the teeth with Rafael-designed cannons and an assortment of missiles, making it a formidable “bomb truck.” Entering service in the mid-1970s, the Kfir initially took a central role in the Israeli Air Force.