| Kfir | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A Colombian Aerospace Force Kfir, from the 111th Combat Squadron | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter-bomber, multirole combat aircraft |
| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aircraft Industries |
| Status | in service in the Colombian air force |
| Primary users | Israeli Air Force (historical) |
| Number built | 220+ |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1976 |
| First flight | June 1973 |
| Developed from | Dassault Mirage 5 IAI Nesher |
| Variants | IAI Nammer |
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.