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Kurnass 2000

Kurnass 2000

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.3	12.0

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:400 000

Purchase:1 080 000

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Description

The F-4E Kurnass 2000 was an upgrade package for the F-4E Phantom II by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far superior to the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.

Introduced in Update "Sky Guardians", the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the MiG-29 and F-16A. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures (200 are external BOL pods and can only carry flares).

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear

Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Drogue parachute

Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway

Max speed

at 12 192 m2 140 km/h

Turn time26 s

Max altitude16 000 m

Engine2 х General Electric J79-GE-17

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight24 t

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at 12,192 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	2,065	2,039	16000	26.5	27.5	160.6	150.9	850
Upgraded	2,202	2,140	16000	25.5	26.0	221.6	190.0	850

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1458	463	1,458	625	463	~11	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 810	< 750	< 700	-

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
General Electric J79-GE-17		2	14,205 kg		408 kg/m²
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Gross Weight
Weight (each)	Type		9m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	Max Gross Weight
1,750 kg	Afterburning axial-flow turbojet		15,964 kg	18,027 kg	20,070 kg	27,501 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	9m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	MGW
Stationary	5,200 kgf	8,008 kgf	1.00	0.89	0.80	0.58
Optimal	5,260 kgf (1,458 km/h)	10,170 kgf (1,400 km/h)	1.27	1.13	1.01	0.74

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff

Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural1 458 km/h

Gear463 km/h

The survivability features of the Kurnass 2000 is very similar to the Kurnass with the only with the only inprovement being more countermeasures.

By this stage in the high-rank battles, all the fuel tanks are self-sealing. While this will assist with any fuel tank punctures from machine gun calibre weapons, the presence of fast-firing autocannons and missiles mean that these self-sealing tanks are only an accessory to the overall survival of the aircraft.

The only armor is a 8.5 mm steel plate just below the forward fuel tank in the fuselage. However, considering the small size it is made up of and the large plane overall, this armour plate should not be relied upon for the overall survival of the aircraft.

The biggest change from previous version is the countermeasure flares, which are greatly useful at deterring incoming infrared-homing missiles like the Sidewinders or R-60s. To utilise the flares, one must turn off their engine afterburners to eliminate that as a significant source of heat, deploy the flares in a suitable manner, then bank away from the flares to that the missile lock onto the remaining heat source rather than the plane's engine.

A survivability feature shared with its predecessor is the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). The RWR will ping the player in the source of any incoming radar scans, and will also notify if the radar source have achieved a lock-on with the player. Keep an eye on this as it may signify to the player that an enemy semi-active radar homing missile may be launched soon and evasive actions should be taken.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 031 → 4 094

RB8 914 → 12 042

SB9 680 → 13 077

Total cost of modifications307 300

467 000

Talisman cost3 100

Crew training310 000

Experts1 080 000

Aces3 400

Research Aces1 280 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

100 / 320 / 600 %

250 / 250 / 250 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Compressor

Research:

10 000

Cost:

15 000

380

New boosters

Research:

9 900

Cost:

15 000

380

Wings repair

Research:

13 000

Cost:

20 000

500

Engine

Research:

25 000

Cost:

38 000

960

Fuselage repair

Research:

10 000

Cost:

15 000

380

Airframe

Research:

9 900

Cost:

15 000

380

G-suit

Research:

13 000

Cost:

20 000

500

Cover

Research:

25 000

Cost:

38 000

960

AIM-9G Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 380	M60_belt_pack Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 380	M117 Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 380	Flares/Chaff Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 380
AIM-9L Research: 9 900 Cost: 15 000 380	M60_new_gun Research: 9 900 Cost: 15 000 380	Mk83 Research: 9 900 Cost: 15 000 380	GBU-12 Research: 9 900 Cost: 15 000 380	LAU-3/A Research: 9 900 Cost: 15 000 380
Python 3 Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 500	Gun pod SUU-23/A. Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 500	Mk84 Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 500		LAU-10/A Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 500
			GBU-10 Research: 25 000 Cost: 38 000 960	AGM-65D Research: 25 000 Cost: 38 000 960

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns)	CCIP (Rockets)	CCIP (Bombs)	CCRP (Bombs)	Lead indicator

Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The Kurnass 2000 is armed with:

1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
30 x large calibre countermeasures
60 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The Kurnass 2000 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg)	1					1					1
250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs	6	3				6				3	6
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs	6	3				6				3	6
500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs	6	3				6				3	6
750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs	3	3				5				3	3
1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs	2	3				3				3	2
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs	1					1					1
277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs		2*^†								2*^†
957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs	1*^†	1*^†								1*^†	1*^†
BLU-27/B incendiary bombs	1					2					1
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets	57	57				57				57	57
Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets	12	12				12				12	12
AGM-65D missiles		3^†								3^†
AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles			2^†		1		1		2^†
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles			2^†		1		1		2^†
Python 3 missiles			2^†		1		1		2^†
Flares				100				100
Pave Spike targeting pod							1*
600 gal drop tanks						1
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
* Pave Spike targeting pod must be equipped when carrying guided bombs ^† AGM-65D missiles on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be equipped in conjunction with guided bombs, or AAMs on hardpoints 3/9 respectively

Default weapon presets

1 x 600 gal drop tank
2 x Python 3 missiles + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
6 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
6 x Python 3 missiles
3 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 3,600 total)
24 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (6,000 lb total)
24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
24 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (12,000 lb total)
17 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,750 lb total)
4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
13 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (13,000 lb total)
3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
200 x flares
6 x AGM-65D missiles
4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
4 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (3,828 kg total)

Usage in battles

Air RB:

In Air RB, the Kurnass 2000 could be compared to the F-4EJ Kai, having similar air-to-air missile armament and similar radar. To properly utilize the 6 potent missiles and one of the best radars in game is the major task that every Kurnass 2000 pilot will have to face. Typically, enter the battle at a low altitude and shooting down everyone on your way is a viable and effective way to fly the Kurnass 2000. Do to lack of radar missles, do not climb.

A major difference between the Kurnass 2000 and the F-4EJ Kai is the slats on the Kurnass' wings. At high speed, extension of the slats provides more lift and limits the angle of attack of the aircraft, resulting in a significant decrease in speed loss during turns to a level even comparable to the level of 4th generation aircraft like the F-16 and MiG-29. At lower speed, the slats also increase the overall manoeuvrability of the aircraft, so it is advised to extend the slats in battles (by toggling "combat flaps"), especially when fighting in groups, retracting them when needed to gain more speed or for higher angle of attack. Overall, the slats of the Kurnass provides pilots with the ability to alter the aerodynamics of the aircraft during combat, and provide more versatility and a higher overall performance compared to the F-4EJ Kai.

Pros and cons

Pros:

One of the most effective air-to-air armament sets in-game with AN/APG-76, Python 3s, and AIM-9Ls
Can carry six IR-guided air-to-air missiles
Wing slats for increased manoeuvrability and versatility
High level of manoeuvrability at high speed as with any other Phantoms
Guided bombs and missile with targeting pod for engaging ground targets
Equipped with an IR-guided ground attack weapon, the AGM-65D
It has a lot of countermeasures

Cons:

Big and heavy aircraft
Lack of radar-guided missiles
Despite having a targeting pod and a camera on the wing, neither has a thermal camera, which can make difficult to identify targets at long range
It is 12.3 the same BR as the F-14

History

F-4E Kurnass 2000 of the IAF, on Ground display in Tel Nof air base during the 66th Independence day of Israel.

The Kurnass 2000 was an Israeli program intended to extend the service life of the existing F-4s in the IDF Air Force. A major part of the program was to improve the avionics and the aging airframes. New displays, cameras, and computers were implemented during the program, greatly enhancing its capabilities over a standard F-4E. In addition, fuel tank leaks were fixed and parts of the airframe were reinforced. F-4Es were also to be upgraded with the APG-76 radar over the standard APQ-120 radar. The Kurnass 2000 also received the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched.

The Kurnass 2000 was also intended to receive an engine upgrade. Pratt & Whitney PW1120 engines were proposed by the IDF/AF to be fitted to the F-4s and a test bed was built to examine the performance. The test bed was originally meant for the IAI Lavi project, but it also proved the enormous performance increase over Phantoms with the J79 engines. The P&W-powered F-4 was able to pass Mach 1 without afterburner, increase climb rate by over 35 percent, and had a 15% increase in sustained turn rate. Although ambitious, the upgraded F-4Es never received this engine upgrade largely due to costs. Thus, the main differences between the Kurnass 2000 modernized Phantoms and the regular F-4E were almost exclusively avionics and some airframe changes.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Kurnass 2000 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #348 - Metal Beasts section at 00:24 discusses the Kurnass 2000.

Kurnass 2000: A Basic Review - Tims Variety

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

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Difference between revisions of "Kurnass 2000"

Latest revision as of 18:46, 29 August 2024

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Details

Engine performance

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an upgrade package for the [[F-4E Phantom II]] by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far superior to the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures (200 are external BOL pods and can only carry flares).
 == General info ==
@@ Line 109: / Line 111: @@
 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
+<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->''The survivability features of the Kurnass 2000 is very similar to the Kurnass with the only with the only inprovement being more countermeasures.''
-''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
+''By this stage in the high-rank battles, all the fuel tanks are self-sealing. While this will assist with any fuel tank punctures from machine gun calibre weapons, the presence of fast-firing autocannons and missiles mean that these self-sealing tanks are only an accessory to the overall survival of the aircraft.''
+''The only armor is a 8.5 mm steel plate just below the forward fuel tank in the fuselage. However, considering the small size it is made up of and the large plane overall, this armour plate should not be relied upon for the overall survival of the aircraft.''
+''The biggest change from previous version is the countermeasure flares, which are greatly useful at deterring incoming infrared-homing missiles like the [[AIM-9J Sidewinder|Sidewinders]] or [[R-60|R-60s]]. To utilise the flares, one must turn off their engine afterburners to eliminate that as a significant source of heat, deploy the flares in a suitable manner, then bank away from the flares to that the missile lock onto the remaining heat source rather than the plane's engine.''
+''A survivability feature shared with its predecessor is the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). The RWR will ping the player in the source of any incoming radar scans, and will also notify if the radar source have achieved a lock-on with the player. Keep an eye on this as it may signify to the player that an enemy semi-active radar homing missile may be launched soon and evasive actions should be taken.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
@@ Line 133: / Line 142: @@
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
-** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
+* 30 x large calibre countermeasures
-** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon + 90 x countermeasures
+* 60 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)}}
-{{main|GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|GBU-10 Paveway II (957 kg)|AGM-65D}}
-{{main|AIM-7E-2 Sparrow|AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-9G Sidewinder|AIM-9L Sidewinder}}
-{{main|BLU-27/B incendiary|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|GAU-4 (20 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
-* Without load
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
-* 6 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
-* 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
-* 3 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 3,600 total)
-* 24 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (6,000 lb total)
-* 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
-* 17 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,750 lb total)
-* 4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
-* 13 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (13,000 lb total)
-* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
-* 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
-* 4 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles
-* 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
-* 144 x countermeasures
-* 6 x AGM-65D missiles
-* 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
-* 4 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (3,828 kg total)
-==== Custom loadout options ====
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
 ! !! width="4%" | 1 !! width="4%" | 2 !! width="4%" | 3 !! width="4%" | 4 !! width="4%" | 5 !! width="4%" | 6 !! width="4%" | 7 !! width="4%" | 8 !! width="4%" | 9 !! width="4%" | 10 !! width="4%" | 11
-| rowspan="20" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4C_Phantom_II.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="21" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4C_Phantom_II.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg)
+! [[GAU-4 (20 mm)|20 mm GAU-4]] cannons (1,200 rpg)
 | 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1
 |-
-! 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
+| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
+|-
+! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
 | 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
 |-
-! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs
+! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
 | 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
 |-
-! 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs
+! [[M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|750 lb M117 cone 45]] bombs
 | 3 || 3 || || || || 5 || || || || 3 || 3
 |-
-! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
 | 2 || 3 || || || || 3 || || || || 3 || 2
 |-
-! 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
 | 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1
 |-
-! BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
+! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
-| 1 || || || || || 2 || || || || || 1
-|-
-! 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs
 | || 2*<sup>†</sup> || || || || || || || || 2*<sup>†</sup> ||
 |-
-! 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs
+! [[GBU-10 Paveway II (957 kg)|957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II]] bombs
 | 1*<sup>†</sup> || 1*<sup>†</sup> || || || || || || || || 1*<sup>†</sup> || 1*<sup>†</sup>
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
+| 1 || || || || || 2 || || || || || 1
+|-
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | 57 || 57 || || || || 57 || || || || 57 || 57
 |-
-! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
+! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
 | 12 || 12 || || || || 12 || || || || 12 || 12
 |-
-! AGM-65D missiles
+! [[AGM-65D]] missiles
 | || 3<sup>†</sup> || || || || || || || || 3<sup>†</sup> ||
 |-
-! AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles
+! [[AIM-9G Sidewinder]] missiles
-| || || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || 1 || || 1 || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || ||
+| || || 2<sup>†</sup> || || 1 || || 1 || || 2<sup>†</sup> || ||
-|-
-! AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
-| || || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || 1 || || 1 || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || ||
 |-
-! AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
-| || || 2<sup>†</sup> || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || 2<sup>†</sup> || ||
+| || || 2<sup>†</sup> || || 1 || || 1 || || 2<sup>†</sup> || ||
 |-
-! AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
+! [[Python 3]] missiles
-| || || 2<sup>†</sup> || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || || 2<sup>†</sup> || ||
+| || || 2<sup>†</sup> || || 1 || || 1 || || 2<sup>†</sup> || ||
 |-
-! Countermeasures
+! Flares
-| || || || 72 || || || || 72 || || ||
+| || || || 100 || || || || 100 || || ||
 |-
 ! Pave Spike targeting pod
 | || || || || || || 1* || || || ||
+|-
+! 600 gal drop tanks
+| || || || || || 1 || || || || ||
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 | colspan="12" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
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-| colspan="13" | * Pave Spike targeting pod must be equipped when carrying guided bombs <br> <sup>†</sup> AGM-65D missiles on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be equipped in conjunction with guided bombs, or Sidewinders on hardpoints 3/9 respectively <br> <sup>‡</sup> Sparrows on hardpoints 4/8 cannot be carried in conjunction with Sidewinders on hardpoints 5/7 respectively
+| colspan="13" | * Pave Spike targeting pod must be equipped when carrying guided bombs <br> <sup>†</sup> AGM-65D missiles on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be equipped in conjunction with guided bombs, or AAMs on hardpoints 3/9 respectively
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+* 1 x 600 gal drop tank
+* 2 x Python 3 missiles + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
+* 6 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
+* 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
+* 6 x Python 3 missiles
+* 3 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 3,600 total)
+* 24 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (6,000 lb total)
+* 24 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (12,000 lb total)
+* 24 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (12,000 lb total)
+* 17 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (12,750 lb total)
+* 4 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs
+* 13 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (13,000 lb total)
+* 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
+* 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
+* 200 x flares
+* 6 x AGM-65D missiles
+* 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
+* 4 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (3,828 kg total)
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 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Air RB:'''
-In Air RB, the Kurnass 2000 could be compared to the [[F-4EJ Kai Phantom II|F-4EJ Kai]], having the same air-to-air missile armament and similar radar. To properly utilize the 8 potent missiles and one of the best radars in game is the major task that every Kurnass 2000 pilot will have to face. Typically, enter the battle at a low altitude and shooting down everyone on your way is a viable and effective way to fly the Kurnass 2000. Climbing could also be attempted, but given the presence of AIM-54s and 4th generation fighter jets featuring the same avionics and significantly higher climb rate, it would be a riskier style to fly the Kurnass 2000.
+In Air RB, the Kurnass 2000 could be compared to the [[F-4EJ Kai Phantom II|F-4EJ Kai]], having similar air-to-air missile armament and similar radar. To properly utilize the 6 potent missiles and one of the best radars in game is the major task that every Kurnass 2000 pilot will have to face. Typically, enter the battle at a low altitude and shooting down everyone on your way is a viable and effective way to fly the Kurnass 2000. Do to lack of radar missles, do not climb.
 A major difference between the Kurnass 2000 and the F-4EJ Kai is the slats on the Kurnass' wings. At high speed, extension of the slats provides more lift and limits the angle of attack of the aircraft, resulting in a significant decrease in speed loss during turns to a level even comparable to the level of 4th generation aircraft like the F-16 and MiG-29. At lower speed, the slats also increase the overall manoeuvrability of the aircraft, so it is advised to extend the slats in battles (by toggling "combat flaps"), especially when fighting in groups, retracting them when needed to gain more speed or for higher angle of attack. Overall, the slats of the Kurnass provides pilots with the ability to alter the aerodynamics of the aircraft during combat, and provide more versatility and a higher overall performance compared to the F-4EJ Kai.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* One of the most effective air-to-air armament sets in-game with AN/APG-76, AIM-7Fs, and AIM-9Ls
+* One of the most effective air-to-air armament sets in-game with AN/APG-76, Python 3s, and AIM-9Ls
+* Can carry six IR-guided air-to-air missiles
 * Wing slats for increased manoeuvrability and versatility
 * High level of manoeuvrability at high speed as with any other Phantoms
 * Guided bombs and missile with targeting pod for engaging ground targets
+* Equipped with an IR-guided ground attack weapon, the AGM-65D
+* It has a lot of countermeasures
 '''Cons:'''
 * Big and heavy aircraft
-* Thrust to weight ratio less than 4th generation jets
+* Lack of radar-guided missiles
+* Despite having a targeting pod and a camera on the wing, neither has a thermal camera, which can make difficult to identify targets at long range
+* It is 12.3 the same BR as the F-14
 == History ==
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-Kurnas 2000, which entered service in the IAF on April 9th 1989, was different from the original Phantom mostly in its avionics. "Although they look practically identical, the Kurnas 2000 is a completely different plane", said Lt. Col. A., commander of a Phantom squadron, who was being interviewed by the IAF Magazine. "The avionics make it a completely new aircraft. The avionics are, in effect, the heart of the plane, and the upgrading project basically amounted to a heart transplant; the Phantom's heart was replaced with a much stronger one".
+[[File:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Kurnass 2000 ErezS.jpg|alt=F-4E Kurnass 2000 of the IAF, on Ground display in Tel Nof air base during the 66th Independence day of Israel.|thumb|F-4E Kurnass 2000 of the IAF, on Ground display in Tel Nof air base during the 66th Independence day of Israel.]]
+The Kurnass 2000 was an Israeli program intended to extend the service life of the existing F-4s in the IDF Air Force. A major part of the program was to improve the avionics and the aging airframes. New displays, cameras, and computers were implemented during the program, greatly enhancing its capabilities over a standard F-4E. In addition, fuel tank leaks were fixed and parts of the airframe were reinforced. F-4Es were also to be upgraded with the APG-76 radar over the standard APQ-120 radar. The Kurnass 2000 also received the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched.
-The conversion plan included replacing the plane's original radar with a new one. Norden, an American company, developed the APG-76 radar especially for this purpose - and according to the IAF's specifications. This radar, considered to be the best of its kind, uses advanced technologies that were originally developed for the US Navy's future attack plane, the A-12 Avenger II - a project that has since been cancelled.
-The APG is a Synthetic Aperture Multi-Mission Radar System which constructs a representation of the terrain by sending electromagnetic waves towards it. The great advantage of this mode of operation, compared with systems that are based on optical equipment, is that the picture quality remains good, even in bad weather. The radar is currently an exclusive feature of the Kurnas 2000, but in view of its superb performance, the USAF is considering a special pod mounted version for its F-16's.
-The Kurnas 2000 also boasts a Kaiser wide-angle heads-up display, considered the best in the world. The wide angle means that the system effectively covers 60% of the pilot's forward view - twice the angle covered by other systems. The displays, located directly in front of the pilot, show vital measurements like speed, altitude, direction of flight, etc., as well as information regarding the operation of weapons systems.
-The multifunction displays are one of the most important improvements in the Kurnas 2000's cockpit. The WSO, who is in charge of operating the planes avionics and weapon systems, sees the data pertaining to both systems on two color displays. A screen in the forward section of the cockpit shows the pilot the information he needs, and can be toggled to mirror the WSO's screen.
-The multifunction displays greatly improve cockpit ergonomics, and ease much of the work burden on the two crew members - especially during combat operations.
+The Kurnass 2000 was also intended to receive an engine upgrade. Pratt & Whitney PW1120 engines were proposed by the IDF/AF to be fitted to the F-4s and a test bed was built to examine the performance. The test bed was originally meant for the IAI Lavi project, but it also proved the enormous performance increase over Phantoms with the J79 engines. The P&W-powered F-4 was able to pass Mach 1 without afterburner, increase climb rate by over 35 percent, and had a 15% increase in sustained turn rate. Although ambitious, the upgraded F-4Es never received this engine upgrade largely due to costs. Thus, the main differences between the Kurnass 2000 modernized Phantoms and the regular F-4E were almost exclusively avionics and some airframe changes.
 == Media ==
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 * ''other literature.''
+{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
 {{Israel jet aircraft}}