Kfir C.2

This page is about the gift Israeli jet fighter Kfir C.2. For the regular version, see Kfir C.7.

Kfir C.2

Kfir C.2

Description

The Kfir C.2 is a gift rank Israeli jet fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced during Update "Wind of Change" as a reward for the "Battle for Arachis" event.

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

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		28.6	29.1	167.0	155.6	750
Upgraded	2,442	2,374		25.8	27	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		N/A	N/A	N/A	~__	~__

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< ___	< ___	< ___	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
General Electric J79-GE-17		1	7,370 kg		___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff 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	_,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	8m fuel	20m fuel	28m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	5,200 kgf	8,154 kgf	1.00	0.89	0.82	_.__
Optimal	5,366 kgf (1,460 km/h)	10,978 kgf (1,400 km/h)	1.35	1.19	1.11	_.__

Survivability and 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.

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 + 32 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

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

• Without load
• 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
• 13 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,500 lb total)
• 13 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles (6,500 lb total)
• 13 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles (6,500 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 AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles (8,000 lb total)
• 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder 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 AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles (6,000 lb total)
• 8 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder 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 AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total)
• 2 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles (4,000 lb total)
• 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
• 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons + 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
• 2 x 20 mm M61 cannons + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
• 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
• 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
• 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
• 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
• 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 9 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets (4,500 lb total)
• 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles + 9 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets (4,500 lb total)

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Very fast acceleration
• Good manoeuvrability
• Turns hard
• Hard-hitting 30 mm autocannons

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

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Media

Skins

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

Images

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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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