Italeri 2688 - 1/48 Kfir C1/C2   [IT-2688S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: Israel

Model Dim.: 32 cm

KFIR C1/C2

The particular first version built off of these plans ended up being called the Nesher (Eagle) and built completely in Israel. The greatest distinction inside design ended up being the modification to allow for the overall Electric J79 turbojet the same motor used in the F-4 Phantom. This heightened power plant gave the aircraft far better performance compared to the older Mirage III. After numerous revisions and improvements, the Kfir, which translates “Lion Cub” in Hebrew, finally entered service in 1975. Its role once the primary atmosphere superiority aircraft of Israeli Air Force ended up being really short nevertheless. In 1976 Israel began to just take distribution of F-15 Eagles from the United States Of America. These were used more for ground assault missions throughout their service life until 1990s when they had been withdrawn from active responsibility.