Kfir Canard - Revision history

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‎Media: Edits

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‎Suspended armament

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‎Pros and cons

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‎Description

U4656018: Updated descriptions

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‎Flight performance

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|8iI4xBykiDE|'''Ultimate Kfir Canard Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|8iI4xBykiDE|'''Kfir Canard Ultimate Guide''' - ''Bob Dickinson''}}
 == See also ==

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	* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=kfir_canard Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]		* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=kfir_canard Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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		+	{{Youtube-gallery\|8iI4xBykiDE\|'''Ultimate Kfir Canard Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson.}}

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' 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, belly-mounted (140 rpg = 280 total)
+* 36 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
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-| rowspan="12" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Kfir_C.2.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="13" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Kfir_C.2.png]]</div>
 |-
 ! [[GAU-4 (20 mm)|20 mm GAU-4]] cannons (1,200 rpg)
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 ! [[Shafrir 2]] missiles
 | 1 || || || || || || 1
 |-
 |}
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 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
-* Without load
+* 1 x 880 l drop tank
 * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
 * 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles

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 * Limited flares/chaff (36)
 * No access to tracking/search radar
 == History ==

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 == 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}}''', known as the F-21A/Kfir Gderot (Kfir C.1) in US/Israeli service, was the first series of the IAI Kfir (Lion Cub)   and the earliest domestic-designed jet built in Israel. After the domestic production of Nesher (Mirage 5) by IAI, there were further plans to upgrade Nesher's underpowered engine with a GE J79 engine with much higher thrust, as well as some aerodynamic changes to fit the engine and for better overall capabilities. The new Kfir C.1 made its maiden flight in 1973 and soon joined IAF by the next year as one of the frontline fighters of IAF against neighboring Arabic countries and been rented by USN/USMC as their aggressive squadron's jet to simulate MiG-23S. As new Kfir series and US jets entered service, Kfir C.1 was soon withdrawn from IAF service.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', also known as the Kfir Gderot ("Fenced Kfir"), was an intermediate improvement of the initial IAI Kfir (Lion Cub). After the domestic production of Nesher (Mirage 5) by IAI, there were further plans to upgrade Nesher's underpowered engine with a GE J79 engine with much higher thrust, as well as some aerodynamic changes to fit the engine and for better overall capabilities. The new Kfir made its maiden flight in 1973 and soon joined IAF by the next year as one of the frontline fighters of the IAF against neighbouring Arabic countries. However, pilots often complained about the poor manoeuvrability of the aircraft compared to the [[Shahak|Mirage III]], and thus the aircraft were retrofitted with short canards on the air intakes, creating the Kfir Gderot variant. Alongside their service in Israeli forces, mainly as ground attackers, these aircraft were also rented by the USN and USMC (redesignated F-21A) as their aggressor squadron's jet to simulate combat against MiG-23s.
-Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] as one of the gift premiums of Israel tech tree, Kfir Canard looks extremely like its technological predecessor, the [[Nesher]]; based on the Dassault [[Mirage 5 (Family)|Mirage 5]], but with a pair of fixed canards bolted onto the the sides of the air intake. It might somehow make it look like the later Mirage 2000, but it has an air-to-air armament inferior to its enemies and the combat limitations of delta-wing jets. For ground attack, the Kfir Canard still offers varieties of US bombs and rocket pods to make it effective against grouped targets.
+Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the Kfir Canard looks very similar to its technological predecessor, the [[Nesher]]; based on the Dassault [[Mirage 5 (Family)|Mirage 5]], but with a pair of fixed canards bolted onto the the sides of the air intake. It might somehow make it look like the later Mirage 2000, but it has an air-to-air armament inferior to its enemies and the combat limitations of delta-wing jets. For ground attack, the Kfir Canard still offers varieties of US bombs and rocket pods that make it effective against grouped targets.
 == General info ==
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 In the mid-1960s, as the requirements of Israel Air Force for a dedicated cost-reduction variant of Mirage III arose, Dassault Aviation designed Mirage 5 for their needs on defense against neighbouring countries. But after the complications of the late-1960s, Israeli also managed to built their own version of Mirage 5 known as the Nesher ("vulture") and they were built from September 1969 until 1974.
-What replaced their production was a heavily-modified variant of Nesher with some aerodynamic changes on the tail and intake; although still being a delta-wing fighter, the new Kfir ("lion cub") based on a "technologist" prototype in October 1970. Then, later, the prototype model known as Ra'am B (Thunder B) powered by a licensed GE J79 engine made its maiden flight in June 1973. Serial production started in April 1975 and they was first seen in the Independence Day's parade in 14th May. Although the timespan of their production was rather short due to the introduction of the F-15A, later Kfir series have been the selected fighters of different countries such as Ecuador, Sri Lanka and oddly enough, the United States in USN/USMC service. As the need for fast adversary jets for the Navy arose, 25 Kfir C.1, known as F-21A in US service were leased from Israel in 1985 for such purpose which fitted the need for an adversary of MiG-23 (NATO: Flogger) due to its rather impressive acceleration yet subpar manoeuvrability. As the replacement for adversary jets of F-5Es came into service, they were then sent back to Israel in 1989 and examples of them can still be found in different places in Israel, as well as US Mainland.
+What replaced their production was a heavily-modified variant of Nesher with some aerodynamic changes on the tail and intake; although still being a delta-wing fighter, the new Kfir ("lion cub") based on a "technologist" prototype in October 1970. Then, later, the prototype model known as Ra'am B (Thunder B) powered by a licensed GE J79 engine made its maiden flight in June 1973. Serial production started in April 1975 and they was first seen in the Independence Day's parade in 14th May. Although the timespan of their production was rather short due to the introduction of the F-15A, later Kfir series have been the selected fighters of different countries such as Ecuador, Sri Lanka and oddly enough, the United States in USN/USMC service. As the need for fast adversary jets for the Navy arose, 25 Kfir, known as F-21A in US service were leased from Israel in 1985 for such purpose which fitted the need for an adversary of MiG-23 (NATO: Flogger) due to its rather impressive acceleration yet subpar manoeuvrability. As the replacement for adversary jets of F-5Es came into service, they were then sent back to Israel in 1989 and examples of them can still be found in different places in Israel, as well as US Mainland.
-The default delivery in-game represents the No. 703 of the 109th "Valley" Squadron of Israel Air Force (delivered as F-21 No.999703 of USN and returned to Israel in 1988<ref>https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1148469</ref>).
+The default livery in-game represents the No. 703 of the 109th "Valley" Squadron of Israel Air Force (delivered as F-21 No.999703 of USN and returned to Israel in 1988<ref>https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1148469</ref>).
 == Media ==

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=kfir_canard
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_004.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 |store=11812
 }}
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Skins

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 {{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.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
 ! !! width="6%" | 1 !! width="6%" | 2 !! width="6%" | 3 !! width="6%" | 4 !! width="6%" | 5 !! width="6%" | 6 !! width="6%" | 7
-| rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Kfir_C.2.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="12" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Kfir_C.2.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 20 mm GAU-4 cannons (1,200 rpg)
+! [[GAU-4 (20 mm)|20 mm GAU-4]] cannons (1,200 rpg)
 | || 1 || || || || 1 ||
 |-
-! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
 | || 2, 3 || 1 || 5 || 1 || 2, 3 ||
 |-
-! 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs
+! [[SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye]] bombs
 | || 2, 2 || 1 || || 1 || 2, 2 ||
 |-
-! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
 | || 2 || 1 || || 1 || 2 ||
 |-
-! 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
 | || 1 || || || || 1 ||
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | || 38 || || || || 38 ||
 |-
-! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
+! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
 | || 8 || || || || 8 ||
 |-
-! AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9D Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1 || || || || || || 1
 |-
-! AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9G Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1 || || || || || || 1
 |-
-! Shafrir 2 missiles
+! [[Shafrir 2]] missiles
 | 1 || || || || || || 1
 |-
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-At first glance, the jet looks very similar to French's Mirage series and players might start to think about the tech-tree predecessor Nesher. However, closer inspection shows the major differences of the Kfir Canard over the Mirage 5/Nesher: a pitot tube, enlarged air intakes, a pair of canards on the intakes, a vertical stabilizer with a longer "spine" as well as a shorter tail. For players already used to the Nesher or Mirage IIICJ, they will quickly feel familiar to the Kfir. For new comers who are flying a delta-wing jet for the first time, they will have to keep in mind the traits of delta wing: high rate of climb, severely energy bleed under manoeuvre and rather high stall speed. But a good news for the Kfir series is the engine, due to the upgrade of engine from a SNECMA Atar into a GE J79-GE-17 with higher thrust, the overall acceleration and manoeuvring ability in sustained turns is better than its predecessors (the fixed canard performs inferior to later variants with larger control-canards when pulling high AoA). Always remember the traits of delta-wings and stick to boom-and-zoom attacks rather than turnfights (unless in dire or 1-vs-1).
+At first glance, the jet looks very similar to the French Mirage series and players might start to think about the tech-tree predecessor Nesher. However, closer inspection shows the major differences of the Kfir Canard over the Mirage 5/Nesher: a pitot tube, enlarged air intakes, a pair of canards on the intakes, a vertical stabilizer with a longer "spine" as well as a shorter tail. For players already used to the Nesher or Mirage IIICJ, they will quickly feel familiar to the Kfir. For new comers who are flying a delta-wing jet for the first time, they will have to keep in mind the traits of delta wing: high rate of climb, severely energy bleed under manoeuvre and rather high stall speed. But a good news for the Kfir series is the engine, due to the upgrade of engine from a SNECMA Atar into a GE J79-GE-17 with higher thrust, the overall acceleration and manoeuvring ability in sustained turns is better than its predecessors (the fixed canard performs inferior to later variants with larger control-canards when pulling high AoA). Always remember the traits of delta-wings and stick to boom-and-zoom attacks rather than turnfights (unless in dire or 1-vs-1).
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
-! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at _,___ m)
+! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 10,668 m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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 |-
 ! Stock
-| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
+| 2,304 || 2,254 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 28.5 || 29.0 || 166.6 || 155.1 || rowspan="2" | 750
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 2,444 || 2,376 || 25.6 || 27.0 || 246.4 || 205.0
 |-
 |}
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || N/A || ~__ || ~__
+| 1,460 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || - || - || ~11 || ~4
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 |-
-| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || N/A
+| < 920 || < 750 || < 1,460 || -
 |-
 |}
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 ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 |-
-| colspan="2" | _____ || _
+| colspan="2" | General Electric J79-GE-17 || 1
-| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
+| colspan="2" | 7,300 kg || colspan="2" | 285 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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 |-
 ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
-! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
+! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 27m fuel
 |-
-| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
+| 1,750 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet
-| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
+| 8,055 kg || 9,082 kg || 9,818 kg || 13,893 kg
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
-! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
+! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
 |-
-! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
+! Condition || 100% || WEP
-! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
+! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 27m fuel || MGW
 |-
-| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
+| ''Stationary'' || 5,200 kgf || 8,154 kgf
-| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
+| 1.01 || 0.89 || 0.83 || 0.58
 |-
-| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h)
+| ''Optimal'' || 5,366 kgf<br>(1,460 km/h) || 10,978 kgf<br>(1,200 - 1,400 km/h)
-| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
+| 1.36 || 1.20 || 1.12 || 0.79
 |-
 |}