The IAI Kfir C-2 / C-7 was a single-seater, Israeli-made assault fighter plane with a full-metal, half-shell structure in the so-called duck arrangement. The drive is provided by a single General-Electric J-79-J1E engine. The prototype's flight took place in 1973, and the machine was put into service in 1976. It is still there. The IAI Kfir C-2 / C-7 was created by combining a very successful Mirage 5 airframe and the American General Electric engine - the same that powered the F-4 Phantom II fighters. The avionics of the machine was also significantly changed and - in later versions - a tail in the front part of the fuselage was added, which significantly increased the maneuverability of the new machine. In the end, a plane was created with much better performance than the Mirage 5 or Phantom II, better maneuverability and better electronics. Several development versions of the Kfir aircraft were produced in the course of serial production. The first mass-produced was the Kfir C-1, shortly after that the Kfir C-2 version was created. In 1983, the delivery of the C-7 version, which was a specialized assault variant, began. Kfir C-2 / C-7 planes took an active part in all of Israel's armed conflicts after 1976, mainly in the intervention in Lebanon. The planes were used primarily by Israel, but were also exported to Ecuador, Colombia and Sri-Lanka. For several years - on a loan basis - they were also used in the US Navy for training purposes. We have model photos, information and a cover shot from my forthcoming book, "How to Build Revell's 1:32 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6". This book includes four big build Chapters featuring the work of Marcus Nicholls, Chris Wauchop, Roy Sutherland and myself. Also included are detailed reference photos, four-view scale drawings by Radu Brinzan and an analysis of previously released 1:32 scale Bf 109 G kits. The book will be available in early August, and may be pre-ordered now for just £11.95 from ADH Books. 27 June, 2013 - Eugene Trapezontas brings us 12 images and a description of his 1/48 scale Revell (Hasegawa) Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc.
- Maciej Noszczak presents his original artwork of an S.E.5a in the Gallery.
- Rodger Kelly reviews Accion Press' Modelismo Model Laboratory No 2, "Junkers Ju-88 A-4, Gerbini (Sicily) 1942". Images of the covers plus images of 10 sample pages are included.
- HyperScale's 1/72 scale Group Build is still going strong too. Worth a look if you haven't dropped by recently!
26 June, 2013 - Alan Price presents three images of his new Eduard 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 E in the Gallery.
- Maciej Noszczak brings us his original artwork of an interesting overall black Junkers Ju 88 A-4 in the Gallery.
- Mick Evans reviews PJ Productions' 1/72 scale Mirage III R / RZ / 5F kit, including images of the resin upgrades, decals, markings schemes and box top.
- Rodger Kelly examines Lifelike Decals' 1/72 scale Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate Part 2. Images of the front cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
25 June, 2013 - We have nine photos of Carmel Zammit's 1/24 scale Airfix Junkers Ju 87 B-2 Stuka in the Gallery.
- Maciej Noszczak brings us his original artwork of an F4U-4 Corsair in the Gallery.
- Rodger Kelly reviews Lifelike Decals' 1/72 scale Kawasaki Ki-100 Part 1. Images of the decals, the cover and instructions are included.
24 June, 2013 - Ed Kinney presents seven images of his 1/32 scale Hasegawa P-26A Peashooter in the Gallery.
- Maciej Noszczak brings us his original artwork of an Il-2 AM-38F Sturmovik in the Gallery.
- Mark Davies reviews four new 1/72 scale resin update sets from Barrcuda Studios for Fw 190, Bf 109 and Albatros kits. Images of all the resin parts are included.
- We have Preview information and an image of a new 1/48 scale set of replacement roundels and fin flash for Eduard's 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IX from fundekals.
21 June, 2013 - We have several photos of Rafe Morrissey's Monogram 1/48 scale TBD-1 Devastator in the Gallery.
- Rob Baumgartner reviews LifeLike Decals 1/32 scale "Fokker D.VII" Parts 2 and 3. Images of the decals and instructions are included.
- And don't forget to check out the latest models from HyperScale's visitors on the Plastic Pix forum.
20 June, 2013 - Mark Davies brings us a detailed review and comparison piece on the all-new Airfix 1/72 scale Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III (Special) The Dambusters. Mark has done exhaustive analysis and comparison between this new kit and the Lancasters from Hasegawa and Revell. 65 photos are included.
- Dieter Wiegmann presents nine images of Revell's forthcoming 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 88 A-4, due in shops during July.
19 June, 2013 - Roland Sachsenhofer is back with the second of his 1/48 scale Eduard Tempest Mk.V kits in athe Gallery. 16 images are included.
- Brad Fallen reviews Zvezda's 1/48 scale Yak-3, including 21 images of the kit parts, decals and box top.
- James Fahey examines a luxurious set of 1/32 scale Spoked Wheels for German WWI Aircraft from The Spoked Wheel Shop. 17 images of the various wheels (including one set with sterling silver spokes!) and reference photos are included.
- G.W.H. via Guido Hopp have sent images and information on their next two releases - a 1/144 scale Vulcan K.2 and a 1/48 scale TBD-1 Floatplane. 25 images may be found on the Preview page.
18 June, 2013 - Our 100th Testor's ScaleWorkshop covers "Project Airfix", conducted during the IPMS Auckland Model-X Show on 1 and 2 June this year, where beginner modellers from ages 7-18 are given kits and they build them at the show. Thanks to IPMS Auckland and Peter Harrison for this video. To watch the 3 min 05 sec video, simply click the play button on the panel below:
- Mark Davies reviews Small Stuff's 1/72 scale Tupolev Tu-134UBL Conversion Set (for Zvezda). Images of the resin parts, decals, masks and instructions are included.
- Brad Fallen examines Eduard's 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 Stencils. Images of the decal sheet and the instructions are included.
17 June, 2013 - Mark Davies reviews Small Stuff's 1/144 scale Tu-134SKh Conversion Set (for Zvezda). 17 images are included.
- We have Preview images and detailed information on Aviaeology's 1/48 scale "RCAF Fighter Recce Spitfire Mk.IXC / Mk.XIVE" decal set.
- On Missing-Lynx,Luke Pitt examines Bronco's brand new 1/35 scale Fiat Topolino. 21 images ofthe kit's plastic parts, photo-etch, decals and box top.
- Brett Green reviews Arsenal Model Group's 1/35 scale Heavy Armoured Car ADGZ (Late). 12 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etch, decals and box top
...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too. What is the range of the Kfir?The first aircraft entered into service in 1976. Kfir can fly at an altitude of 30,000m with a maximum speed of 2,285km/h over a range of 1,300km. The aircraft can fly at a maximum speed of 2,285km/h. The first aircraft entered into service in 1976. What country is the Kfir c7 from War Thunder?7: The Sharp-Clawed Lion Cub - News - War Thunder. The Kfir C. 7 was an Israeli fighter-bomber, a descendant of the well-known French Mirage fighter and equipped with the powerful J79 turbojet engine. Is the Kfir a mirage?The Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (Hebrew: כְּפִיר, "Lion Cub") is an Israeli all-weather multirole combat aircraft based on the French Dassault Mirage 5, with Israeli avionics and an Israeli-built version of the General Electric J79 turbojet engine. When was the Kfir canard made?The IAI Kfir entered service in 1975, but it was soon relegated to second line service after being replaced by more modern F-15s and F-16s in very few years. |
