Kfir C.2

This page is about the gift Israeli jet fighter Kfir C.2. For other versions, see Mirage 5 (Family).

Kfir C.2

Kfir C.2

Israel

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
11.3	11.7	11.3

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

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Description

Based on the Nesher, the Kfir (translates to "Lion Cub") was an Israeli program to improve their existing Mirage fleet with new avionics and the General Electric J79 engine from the F-4 Phantom II. Compared to the original French SNECMA Atar 9C engine in the Nesher, the J79 engine was shorter and had higher requirements for air flow and operating temperatures, so the modified aircraft holding the J79 had their rear ends redesigned for the shorter engine, with air intakes added or enlarged to accommodate the engine temperatures. The first prototype, under the name Ra'am (for "Thunder") flew on June 4, 1973, and the prototype would be accepted into Israeli Air Force service on April 14, 1975, in the 101 "First Fighter" Squadron as the Kfir C.1. The Kfir C.2 variant was the second production model after complaints that the C.1 had inferior maneuverability compared to the Shahak, which saw the addition of canard (larger than that found on the Kfir Canard), leading edges on the wing, and small strakes on the nose.

The Kfir C.2, introduced into the game in Update "Wind of Change" as a reward for the "Battle for Arachis" event, shares its characteristics with the Mirage 5 lineage as a fighter-bomber, capable of performing in an air-to-air or air-to-ground role with its avionics and flight performance. Air-to-air performance is benefitted by the Kfir C.2's maneuverability, especially its turn rates, to get nose onto target for guns or missiles, though missile availability is hindered to just two IR seeking missiles. For air-to-ground, the Kfir C.2's ability to carry a total of eight 1000 lb bombs allows it to be able to destroy a base in air realistic mode or several armoured ground targets in ground battles. A full suite of ballistic computers allow for CCIP and CCRP usage that allows Kfir pilots to get their payload onto target as accurately as possible. The versatility in the Kfir's roles ensures that players are able to use it in response to different combat situations over the course of a match.

General info

Flight performance

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 10 668 m2 376 km/h

Turn time27 s

Max altitude16 000 m

EngineGeneral Electric J79-GE-17

Type

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight11 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 10,668 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	2,304	2,254	16000	28.6	29.1	167.0	155.6	750
Upgraded	2,442	2,374		25.8	27.0	245.5	204.5

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1,460	426	-	-	-	~11	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 920	< 750	< 1,460	-

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
General Electric J79-GE-17		1	7,370 kg		287 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Gross Weight
Weight (each)	Type		8m fuel	20m fuel	28m fuel
1,750 kg	Afterburning axial-flow turbojet		8,125 kg	9,152 kg	9,888 kg	14,163 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	8m fuel	20m fuel	28m fuel	MGW
Stationary	5,200 kgf	8,154 kgf	1.00	0.89	0.82	0.58
Optimal	5,366 kgf (1,460 km/h)	10,978 kgf (1,400 km/h)	1.35	1.19	1.11	0.78

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff

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

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear426 km/h

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.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 038 → 4 086

RB8 695 → 11 694

SB8 954 → 12 043

Total cost of modifications262 800

413 000

Talisman cost2 900

Crew training240 000

Experts830 000

Aces3 000

Research Aces1 140 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 310 / 600 %

238 / 238 / 238 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Compressor Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 New boosters Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 450 Wings repair Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410 Engine Research: 21 000 Cost: 33 000 790	Fuselage repair Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 Airframe Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 450 Cover Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410	Flares/Chaff Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 aden_belt_pack Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 Mk82 Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 LAU-3/A Research: 8 800 Cost: 14 000 330 aden_new_gun Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 450 M117 Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 450 AIM-9G Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 450 G-suit Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410 Gun pod SUU-23/A. Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410 Mk83 Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410 LAU-10/A Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 410 M60_belt_pack Research: 21 000 Cost: 33 000 790 Mk84 Research: 21 000 Cost: 33 000 790 Python 3 Research: 21 000 Cost: 33 000 790

Armaments

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

Offensive armament

The Kfir C.2 is armed with:

• A choice between two presets:
  • 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552A cannons, belly-mounted (140 rpg = 280 total)
  • 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552A cannons + 36 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The Kfir C.2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg)		1				1
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs		2, 3	2	5	2	2, 3
500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs		3	2	5	2	3
1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs		2	2		2	2
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs		1				1
750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs		2, 2	2		2	2, 2
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets		38				38
Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets		8				8
AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles	1						1
AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles	1						1
Shafrir 2 missiles	1						1
Python 3 missiles	1						1
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 4,295 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 1,500 kg

Default weapon presets

Without load 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles 2 x Python 3 missiles 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles 13 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,500 lb total) 15 x 500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs (7,500 lb total) 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (8,000 lb total) 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 2 x Python 3 missiles (8,000 lb total) 8 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (6,000 lb total) 8 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 2 x Python 3 missiles (6,000 lb total) 2 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (4,000 lb total) 2 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 2 x Python 3 missiles (4,000 lb total) 2 x 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total) 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets 2 x Python 3 missiles + 9 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets (4,500 lb total) 2 x Python 3 missiles + 9 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets (4,500 lb total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast acceleration
• Good manoeuvrability
• Turns hard
• Hard-hitting 30 mm autocannons
• Python 3 missiles have a high G limit, very good range and acceleration

Cons:

• Only 2 IR air-to-air missiles and no access to SARH missiles
• No flaps
• Below average roll rate
• 30 mm cannons have slow muzzle velocity
• It can rip its wings at low altitude

History

Devblog

Operationally, the Kfir fighters from the first production series revealed a number of flaws in their design, in particular, an increased mass compared to the Mirage, as well as a forward shift in balance due to the greater weight of the suspended weaponry that affected the controllability and turn rate. To eliminate these concerns, the engineers proposed equipping the fighter with canards in the air intake areas, as well as installing aerodynamic ridges to redirect the airstream from the nose and provide a vortex around the canards. A dogtooth appeared on the leading edge of the wing that was intended to increase the lateral stability of the aircraft at high angles of attack. As a result, maneuverability at low speeds increased, and takeoff and landing runs became shorter. In addition, the new Kfir modification also received two additional weapon suspension hardpoints. The modification of the fighter with canards entered service with the Israeli Air Force in 1977 under the designation Kfir C.2, in addition to new machines, most Kfirs from the first production series were upgraded to the C.2 level. Aside from Israel, Kfir C.2 was in service with the armies of Colombia, Ecuador and Sri Lanka.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Kfir C.2 from live.warthunder.com.

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See also

Related development

• Mirage 5 (Family)

External links

• [Devblog] "Battle for Arachis": Kfir C.2

Israel Aerospace Industries (התעשייה האווירית לישראל)
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