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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
IAI Kfir
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–
Quantity
220
Unit Price (current)
$27.6M↗ 38% inflation · 2013→2025
Original Price
$20.0M (2013)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$27.6M
Original: $20.0M (2013)
Inflation: +%38
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1973
- Service Entry Year1976
- Crew1
- Primary Rolemultirole combat aircraft
- Generation3.5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeIAl Bedek-built General Electric J79-J1E
- Engine ModelGeneral Electric J79-J1E
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)49
- Thrust (afterburner, each)83.4
- Thrust-to-Weight0.78
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel5,300 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed2,440 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2.3 Mach
- Cruise Speed900 km/h
- Stall Speed200 km/h
- Service Ceiling17,680 m
- Ferry Range3,200 km
- Combat Radius760 km
- Rate of Climb233 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length15.65 m
- Wingspan8.22 m
- Height4.55 m
- Wing Area34.8
- Empty Weight7,414 kg
- Loaded Weight11,385 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight16,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints9
- Weapons Payload6,000 kg
- Internal Gun2× Rafael-built 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 553 cannon with 140 rpg
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarEL/M-2032 (C.10/Block 60)
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built220
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
220
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
IAI KfirSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
55MULTIROLE FIGHTERS17COLD WAR · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS76ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS11PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS265PRICE · ALL WEAPONS26PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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