Kfir Aircraft [C.1 - C.10 Blk 60] | From Cub to Lion - Discussion, Analysis and Research

Mr_Kiryu · November 22, 2025, 5:35am

Greetings War Thunder community, this forum thread has been opened in order to not only compile new information about the Kfir series of aircraft, but to also centralize it in a (hopefully) organized forum.

Without any further ado, I’d like to start this forum post with the following.

Kfir C.2 / C.7 RWR Screen

Currently the Kfir C.2 and C.7 are currently operating an outdated RWR screen model, which does not reflect the reality of its true implementation.

Kfir C.2 / C.7 - The RWR MFD can be seen having a duplicate RWR layout seen before the MFD overhaul update implemented several game versions ago.

This of course is in contradiction of known pictures and source material of the SPS-200 RWR system and known Kfir C.2 cockpit pictures. Here some of the mentioned images in order to show the contrast between them:

Elisra poster showing Kfir C.2 cockpit and a closeup of the RWR screen and the SPS-200 sensors, one can see the “scope-like” lines that go around and across the screen, avid readers may notice the absence of an “AN/APR-25(V)” text above the upper side of the square display.

Kfir RC.2 - Reconnaissance Kfir C.2 cockpit based on the original Kfir C.2, one may notice the RWR screen has the same lines around and across the display just as the images before suggest.

Kfir C.7 - A clear cockpit view of the Kfir C.7, notice the same lines around the RWR screen, as well as the left MFD showing the aircraft ordinance inventory.

Kfir C.7 Weapon Delivery and Navigation Systems

Currently the Kfir C.7 uses its MFD as a map exclusive display. Unfortunately, this isn’t historically correct, as it contradicts the avionics updates made specifically for the C.7 variant.

In this case, the Kfir C.7 comes with the System 82 Computer, a crucial part of Elbit’s Weapon Delivery and Navigation Systems, which provides assistance in the launching of IR guided missiles by showing the necessary information on the HUD, as well as providing information of the ground ordinance and other integrated weapons attached to the aircraft through the display.

[Note: The archived IAI Kfir tape will be linked in the sources below]

Kfir C.7 - Cockpit picture showing the full layout of the aircraft, notice the left MFD providing a clear inventory of the integrated ordinance and weapons of the aircraft alphanumerically.

Official Elbit Systems propaganda piece of the Weapon Delivery and Navigation Systems, showing not only electronics but functions.

Kfir C.7 - Side view of the left MFD showing the same inventory system provided by the System 82 computer.

The HUD and other electronic components of the Kfir’s HUD which work hand in hand with the System 82 computers for A/A and A/G duties.

Elbit Systems CRT Multi Function Display fitted into the Kfir C.7, notice the variety of modes provided by the System 82 computers, which work in tandem with the aircraft’s HUD.

Kfir C.2 / C.7 Heads Up Display

Currently, the Kfir C.2 and Kfir C.7 are operating an incomplete version of the HUD in-game, in the case of the Kfir C.7 this comes integrated within the System 82 computer mentioned before and a Colombian Air Force documentary of their in-service C.7’s, while in the C.2 comes through the following articles in regards to the ELTA EL/M-2001B radar and an archived IAI tape about the Kfir.

Before presenting the material, here is a picture of the Kfir C.2/C.7 HUD in-game for reference:

Here are the pictures and material in question:

Flight International Magazine - Description and inner workings described of the ELTA EL/M-2001B Radar.

Flight International Magazine - Accurate description of the radar and HUD working in tandem to provide the pilot an accurate guidance and tracking of targets despite harsh conditions.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Footage - Kfir C.7 footage of a Python 3 missile, in the video one may see the diamond spinning around before locking into place apparently.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - The aircraft seen throughout the video will be the Kfir C.7 as seen in this screenshot of a pilot getting inside the cockpit.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Notice the gun lead indicator leaning towards the right as well as other HUD elements visible.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Despite the image being blurry, the gun lead indicator can be seen perfectly centered.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Notice the gun lead indicator in movement, as well as the diamond near it.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Notice the gun lead indicator and the diamond are totally still.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - A different side of the HUD, we can appreciate the artificial horizon and other elements.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Another view of the gun lead indicator, this time the pilot is pulling the aircraft towards an enemy Kfir C.7 in a mock dogfight.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Yet another view of the radar gun lead in the Colombian Kfir’s HUD.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - The radar gun lead is about to be pulled into the opposing Kfir on the left.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Another view of the HUD, the aircraft can be seen tilting downwards towards the left.

Kfir C.7 Colombian Air Force Documentary - Last view of the radar gun lead in the video, targeting an objective far away.

Colombian Kfir C.2 Emergency Footage - HUD footage from a Kfir C.2 malfunction incident during a training exercise. This footage was provided by the pilot himself in his YouTube channel.

Kfir 2000 Cockpit

I’d first like to direct everyone to Surbaissemaxxing’s Kfir 2000 suggestion post which is great at compiling the basics and history of the Kfir 2000 project.

Without any further ado, here are the following pictures found in regards to the Kfir 2000 / C.10 / CE:

Kfir C.10 Cockpit — Besides the MFD modes displayed, the main difference in comparison to the Block 60 variant are the now squared MFD’s.

Kfir CE Cockpit — Higher resolution and better color accuracy picture, the weapons stations and Data Link modes can be appreciated on the square MFD’s.

Kfir CE Cockpit — A powered down Kfir CE, notice the majority of analog instruments and the seemingly empty upper regions over the MFD’s.

Kfir CE Cockpit — A pilot mounted on the cockpit, one may notice the Data Link visible on the MFD’s.

Kfir CE Cockpit — Closeup view of the right MFD displaying the Data Link and sensor capabilities available.

Kfir CE Cockpit — Left side view of the Kfir CE, giving an additional angle of the aircraft’s cockpit.

Kfir CE Cockpit — The HUD from a Kfir CE pointing towards another Kfir CE dressed in the 25th Anniversary Livery of the Ecuadorian Air Force.

Sources

Sources in order of appearance:

[Note: To maximize the reach of this post, the source titles have been translated to English]

All of the presented sources have been archived locally on my computer in order to maintain, preserve and further utilize them if ever needed. I encourage other community members to do the same in the very case my equipment may fail, redundancy is key.

“The World According to Pirry | Colombian Air Force 85th Anniversary (November 6th, 2004)” also comes with another archival series of links by another channel, which will be linked in any case:

yoyolast · November 22, 2025, 10:39am

Very nice post!
I suggest you make some of these into bug reports if you haven’t already, you clearly have enough sourcing.

Mr_Kiryu · November 22, 2025, 7:47pm

Thank you, I’ll definitely make a report regarding this issues since the Kfir is my favorite aircraft of all time, however I’d still like to compile a bit more source material, mainly due to me using a great amount of secondary sources.

Also because I’d like to report my new findings regarding the Kfir C.10 Block 60 in this forum thread as well.

GranColombia · November 22, 2025, 9:35pm

Excellent research; these details may seem small, but they are very useful for simulator games. The Kfir C.10, specifically, was a hurried vehicle that is not entirely complete, and the worst part is that, due to a poor understanding of game balance, its armament and other missing avionics will not be complete. I hope this very interesting vehicle gets fixed.

Mr_Kiryu · November 22, 2025, 11:22pm

Kfir C.10 Block 60

Another gem produced by the Israeli industry, this time being the Colombian modernization of their existing C.10 fleet. Before anyone reads any further, I’d like to direct to GranColombia’s Kfir C.10 Block 60 dedicated thread for context in regards to this particular aircraft.

Colombian Air Force Kfir C.10, registry [FAC-3059] during takeoff on Medellín

During my research into the Kfir C.10 Block 60, there have been many pieces of evidence, footage, images, and many more pieces of useful information to get this Kfir variant to historical accuracy, due to the length of provided material, this will be divided into other smaller sub-sections.

Multi Purpose Display Modes

Part of the found information in regards to the Kfir C.10 Block 60’s avionics has been due to the Colombian Air Force’s Official YouTube Channel, WebInfoMil’s YouTube Channel and Hector Cordoba’s YouTube Channel, which thanks to their uploaded videos have made this entirely possible.

As it stands today, we currently only have two dedicated MFD modes in the Kfir C.10 Block 60’s MFD’s, those being:

Radar (left and right MFD)
Map (left MFD)
Targeting Pod (left and right MFD)

Current MFD layout in the Kfir C.10 Block 60’s cockpit.

A bug report requesting the addition of these extra MFD modes has been already made, here is the link to the report.

According to the footage found we can extend these MFD modes up to the following list:

Left MFD:

Radar
Weapons Inventory
Heads Up Display
Targeting Pod

Right MFD

Digital Moving Map
Data Link (Link 16)
Targeting Pod

Now, to compare, prove, and contrast here are the actual cockpit pictures of the Kfir C.10 Block 60:

Due to the many images attached, a {spoiler} has been added, click here to view content.

[Note: The sources will be timestamped below]

Colombian Air Force - Notice the MFD’s showing radar functionality (left) and Data Link (right).

Colombian Air Force - Another pictures of the MFD’s showing radar functionality (left) and Data Link (right).

Colombian Air Force - High angle cockpit picture showing radar functionality (left) and Data Link (right).

Colombian Air Force - Left angle picture of the cockpit, notice the Weapons Inventory on the left MFD and Data Link on the right MFD.

Colombian Air Force - Right angle picture of the cockpit, an unknown MFD mode is seen on the left, as well as the Data Link on the right MFD.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Picture from the official promotional material for the Kfir from IAI, notice the Weapons Inventory on the left, as well as the colored artificial horizon below the left MFD and the navigation at the middle MFD.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Picture from the official promotional material for the Kfir from IAI, the radar (left) and Data Link (right) MFD functions are fully seen.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Another picture from IAI’s Kfir promotional material, notice the navigation in the middle MFD and the colored artificial horizon.

Colombian Air Force - Right angle picture of the cockpit, the radar (left) and DataLink function (right) can be appreciated on the MFD’s.

Colombian Air Force - Full MFD picture, one can appreciate the HUD being displayed on the left MFD and the Data Link on the right MFD.

Colombian Air Force - Notice the left MFD showing Data Link functionality, the navigation in the middle MFD, and the colored artificial horizon.

Colombian Air Force - The radar (left) and Data Link (right) functionalities are faintly visible due to the casted shadow in the cockpit.

Colombian Air Force - Upper view of the cockpit, notice the radar (left MFD) and Data Link (right MFD) visible.

Colombian Air Force - Takeoff cockpit view, the radar (left MFD) and Data Link (right MFD) modes in view.

Colombian Air Force - A similar picture showing the left MFD in an unknown mode and the right MFD showing the Data Link function.

Colombian Air Force - Formation view, notice the Data Link on the right MFD.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Notice the Data Link screen and radar screen being shown in the video.

Colombian Air Force - High resolution closeup of the Data Link view of the right MFD.

Colombian Air Force - Another high resolution closeup of the Data Link view in the right MFD, in the video, with the click of a button the pilot switches from the Digital Map to Data Link.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Kfir C.10 Block 60 training simulator, notice the radar (left MFD) and Digital Map (right MFD) on the simulator’s screens.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Kfir C.10 Block 60 training simulator, notice the weapons inventory on the left MFD as well as the Digital Map on the right MFD.

Colombian Air Force Footage - Footage from the WSO from a Kfir TC.10, notice the instruments, MFD’s, and MFD modes are the same as before. Notice as well the actual complexity of the artificial horizon, showing not only the inclination, but altitude and airspeed.

Colombian Air Force Footage - Yet some more footage from the WSO from a Kfir TC.10, notice the instruments, MFD’s, and MFD modes are the same as before. Notice as well the actual complexity of the artificial horizon, showing not only the inclination, but altitude and airspeed.

Lahav Division Brochure - Radar screen layout of the Kfir C.10 MFD’s.

Lahav Division Brochure - Another picture of the radar screen layout of the Kfir C.10 MFD’s.

Lahav Division Brochure - High quality picture of the Kfir C.10 Block 60 MFD’s, the radar mode seems the most accurate to all the footage seen so far.

Lahav Division Brochure - Data Link layout of the Kfir C.10 Block 60 in their MFD’s.

Lahav Division Brochure - Higher quality picture of the Data Link layout in the MFD’s, from the footage seen, this is the most accurate so far.

Lahav Division Brochure - Picture showing the Targeting Pod on the MFD’s.

Lahav Division Brochure - Picture showing the Ground Scan capabilities on the MFD’s.

Heads Up Display

Currently the Kfir C.10 Block 60 has 3 main HUD modes available in-game, these being:

Standard

Air-to-Air

Air-to-ground

Curiously, and according to the Kfir CE HUD picture seen in the post above, one may conclude that both the Kfir 2000 / CE and the Kfir C.10 Block 60 use the same HUD.

However, this is unfortunately incorrect in comparison to the pictures that will be provided below:

Israel Aircraft Industries - Kfir C.10 Block 60 training simulator, notice the HUD visible in front, as well as the MFD’s below.

Israel Aircraft Industries - Kfir C.10 Block 60 training simulator, notice the HUD visible in front being quite blurry though not unreadable.

Colombian Air Force - HUD footage from the Colombian Air Force, showing the BINGO, angle of attack, G load, Mach number, ground target box and bomb lead.

Colombian Air Force - Similar picture as before, showing the HUD footage from the Colombian Air Force, displaying the BINGO, angle of attack, G load, Mach number, ground target box and bomb lead.

Colombian Air Force - Similar picture as before, notice the altitude and airspeed show on the left and right are in square shaped containers, rather than partly triangular as in-game.

Sources

[Note: the following sources ARE NOT in order of appearance]

The material shown has been archived on my local device, I highly encourage others to do the same, for reach purposes, the titles have once again been translated and timestamped in the case of cockpit footage, I recommend going frame by frame to get a better look in such cases.

[WebInfomil] – Step on board a Kfir and experience a live air resupply mission with the KC-767

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oqy0HYupEQ&t=421s

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – 90 years serving our Nation

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – Colombian Air Force en route to Red Flag Rescue 2021 | To Fly Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX0en_-gdks&t=270s

[IAI] – Kfir Aircraft - Master the Skies with this Advanced Fighter Aircraft | IAI

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – State Authority of Aeronautical State Aviation, a pillar for our Public Force’s aviation

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – “Relámpago IX-24”, elite training between Colombia and the USA

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – 50 years of Supersonic Aviation

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm4AuPbsjlM&t=32s

[Colombian Aerospace Forces] – The Air Force will execute its first Package Commander Mission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgCFZf59IM8&t=31s

[Johan Quintero] – kfir blitz video

https://youtu.be/pkJo7dAgti8?si=Bl_I7LpJpjblSKIR&t=82

[Johan Quintero] – kfir blitz… take off from Pto Salgar

https://youtu.be/n3gU7e0PUsg?si=H9VRc3DwNTfInvWc&t=50

[Hector Cordoba]’s YouTube Channel:

[Getty Images] – Israel Aerospace Industries Headquarters Campus Visit

Brochures and other information

Mr_Kiryu · November 23, 2025, 12:12am

Edits done so far:

Added footage I forgot to add before
Added main sources
Added complementary sources from brochures
Added spoilers to shorten post length

Mr_Kiryu · November 23, 2025, 12:19am

I highly encourage everyone to keep the research ongoing, to present further evidence in the bug-reports I am planning on doing this week.

Mr_Kiryu · November 25, 2025, 6:23am

Greetings Kfir enjoyers, I have great news, I’ve done the bug-reports, for now the only one that seems to be missing are the Kfir C.2/C.7 EEGS ones.

Here is a list of bug-reports I’ve done so far:

Kfir C.10 Block 60 Missing MFD Modes (Open)
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Incomplete Artificial Horizon (Accepted)
Kfir C.7 Missing MFD Modes (Open)
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Incorrect Cockpit Lighting Color (Open)
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Missing HUD Information (Open)
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Missing EEGS Gun Lead (Open)

Please show them some love (yes I’m begging), it took me a lot of time to report them, as the process of not just writing the report, but actually getting the research components takes a lot of time, and even so, I still try to find as many extra sources as I can in order to keep the reports as air-tight as possible.

For now, the only pending reports I have are:

Kfir C.2/C.7 EEGS and the aircraft gun lead
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Individual MFD Modes
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Data Link
ELTA EL/M-2052 Missing Sea Radar Modes
Kfir C.10 Block 60 Missing Anti-Glare Coating on HUD

[Note: this last report about the anti-glare coating is still in research stage, I’ve confirmed the Kfir CE / C.10 / 2000 has the anti-glare coating through images published, however I have not proven if this holds true for the Kfir C.10 Block 60 despite having the same HUD]

Frontal view of an Ecuadorian Kfir CE, notice the green tonality visible on the HUD.

Mr_Kiryu · November 26, 2025, 2:39am

I’ve got news, unfortunately, the Kfir C.10 Block 60 doesn’t seem to have any sort of anti-glare HUD coating in comparison to the Kfir CE (C.10)

Kfir C.10 Block 60 - Notice that despite the photo being taken at an angle, there seems to be no green tonality or hints of an anti-glare coating on the HUD.

Kfir C.10 Block 60 - Front aspect photo, notice the lack of any coating on the HUD in comparison to the Ecuadorian variant.

Kfir CE - The angle of the picture taken shows the anti-glare coating present on the HUD perfectly…

Mr_Kiryu · November 27, 2025, 5:43am

Greetings once again Kfir enjoyers, I’ve made new reports regarding the Kfir C.10 Block 60 and Kfir C.2/C.7

As before, please go and show them some love, I hope they can soon be accepted.

Kfir C.10 Block 60 Data Link
Kfir C.2/C.7 Inaccurate HUD Symbology

There might be more reports done depending on the inaccuracies and missing features I may find during the reporting process.

kizvy · November 27, 2025, 6:29am

I have a question,does the kfir canard count as a c model kfir?

Mr_Kiryu · November 27, 2025, 6:42am

Correct, I forgot to add it to the title.

It counts as it got those little canards on the fuselage and nose (fun fact: they’re removable iirc)

Edit: nevermind, past me did add it to the title

Mr_Kiryu · December 4, 2025, 1:27am

Greetings everyone, I have good news and bad news.

The good news are that a lot of the planned reports have been made and reported by now, leaving it up to Gaijin’s chances to get them accepted or even a simple response from part of the bug-reporting managers.

The bad news is that there are still reports missing to file, I’ve covered a few so far, though I am still missing the crucial ones:

Here are the current reports that have been made:

Another two reports have been made in favor of Israeli avionics, in this case, these apply to the DASH III and the Advanced Threat Display (ATD) in the F-16I Sufa:

DASH III HMD Missing Designated Ground Target Symbology
F-16I Sufa Cockpit RWR Showing Contacts as “U” (Unknown) [Pure bug-report]
F-16I RWR MFD showing all contacts as “U” [Inaccuracy Report with sources]

Lastly, once again, these are the missing reports in regard to the Kfir series of aircraft:

Kfir C.10 Block 60 Data Link
Kfir C.2/C.7 Inaccurate HUD Symbology
Kfir C.2/C.7 Missing EEGS gun lead

I will definitely be taking my time publishing these reports, since I’ve got to continue making progress in my major.

Thank you for reading, further progress will be provided, just as a small spoiler of what will likely be reported in a bit.

[Author’s Note: I somehow have better scores in Vector Calculus (58/100) than in General Chemistry (42/100), I would find it hilarious if taking the courses for a second time were cheap. I genuinely wonder how…]

Mr_Kiryu · December 4, 2025, 1:56am

As well as the previous post made before, I would like to report something pretty quickly.

THE KFIR C.10 BLOCK 60’S ELECTRONICS ARE NOT UNIQUE TO ITSELF

Now, you might have guessed or arrived to this conclusion due to common manufacturer behavior, as upgrade packages for aircraft and other suites are usually provided to other series of compatible or requested aircraft depending on the manufacturer or the country of request origin.

This is likely a good hypothesis to start with, however hard to prove if you lack the evidence, HOWEVER, we can definitely see the Kfir C.10 Block 60’s electronics upgrades in use at another IAI project:

The F/A-259

I do not wish to delve in to the history of this specific variant of the L-159, though to provide enough context, the F/A-259 was an IAI development project first presented at Fanborough International Airshow 2018, providing a modernized strike aircraft dedicated to Counterinsurgency and multi-role demands of global air forces according to the media coverage.

Part of these modernizations provided are the overhauled cockpit and sensors, boasting two primary full-color MFD’s, the ELTA EL/M-2052 or EL/M-2032 radar, NVG, HMD and many more capabilities.

Upon a closer look, one may notice that these upgrades are the same ones done to the Kfir C.10 Block 60, this is also provided by the following article.

F/A-259 Cockpit, from a straight glance one may notice the similarities between this aircraft project and the Kfir C.10 Block 60 in terms of avionics .

F/A-259 Cockpit, notice the same radar and Tactical Situation Display modes as those seen in the Kfir C.10 Block 60, as well as the same UFC.

F/A-259 Cockpit, the only noticeable difference is on the artificial horizon MFD, which looks different in comparison to the Kfir C.10 Block 60, otherwise, the main MFD’s are the same.

F/A-259 Cockpit, notice the Weapons Inventory MFD mode provided and reported before.

F/A-259 Cockpit, a closer look into the main MFD’s, notice how it provides notation for the A/G Ground, ordinance quantity, and the mode (CCIP in this case).

F/A-259 Cockpit, notice the Tactical Situation Display in full effect, one may notice the identified Data Link targets, range in nautical miles, route, and the radar cursor on the MFD.

F/A-259 Cockpit, notice the HUD shown is an exact copy and distribution of the one seen before in the IAI simulators as well as the Colombian Aerospace Force footage.

It is undeniable that these are the same avionics upgrades as those provided to the Kfir C.10 Block 60. Once again, we have unearthed another piece towards the development of the Kfir series of aircraft.

Sources

The following sources have been utilized to prove my claims

Tax_evader · December 5, 2025, 10:13pm

1+

kizvy · December 7, 2025, 12:56am

did the c10 not recieve a new fly by wire?
because its dampening sas mode for simulator is garbage. same with auto leveling

Mr_Kiryu · December 7, 2025, 1:13am

I am not exactly sure about it, however it seems it is mostly a problem in the entirety of the Kfir series, the SAS modes are pure dogshit for whatever reason.

But I don’t think it’s received it in-game, if anything it handles the same as the Kfir C.7, and I haven’t really looked into the historical accuracy of this claim.

Though I’m 60% sure it did have it.

Mr_Kiryu · December 7, 2025, 5:15pm

I have an answer.

The Kfir C.10 likely does not have fly-by-wire.

I was looking through documents and found this document which seems to refer to the hydraulics system of the Kfir aircraft, and also found this exact excerpt:

"… la presión hidráulica del sistema se distribuye hacia los componentes de la siguiente manera.

Sistema número 1: provee presión hidráulica a los actuadores de las superficies de control, al sistema de preservo, al tren de aterrizaje, frenos, aerófrenos y los sistemas de sensación artificial (DASHPOT y OSCAR)"

Sistema número 2: suministra presión hidráulica a los actuadores de las superficies de control, sistema de preservo, a los compensadores y al sistema de extensión de emergencia del tren de aterrizaje.

Sistema de emergencia: suministra presión hidráulica a los actuadores de las superficies de control, sistema de preservo y las unidades de sistema artificial DASHPOT y OSCAR, a través de las líneas de presión del Sistema No 1 cuando en este hay una caída de presión. "

They also provided images from the official Kfir COA manual:

Translation to English:

… the hydraulic pressure of the system is distributed to the components in the following manner.

System number 1: provides hydraulic pressure to the control surfaces actuators, preserve system, the landing gear, brakes, air-brakes, and the artificial sensation systems (DASHPOT and OSCAR)

System number 2: administers hydraulic pressure to control surfaces actuators, preserve systems, compensators, and the emergency landing gear system.

Emergency system: administers hydraulic pressure to the control surfaces actuators, preserve systems and the units of the DASHPOT and OSCAR artificial systems through the System No 1 lines whenever a pressure drop is detected.

As well as the following news coverage of the Kfir modernization project over at Palanquero Air Force Base, in which a Colombian Air Force pilot part of the project states:

“La línea de ensamblaje inicialmente empieza al fondo del hangar con una limpieza total con todo lo que tiene que ver en la aeronave, todas las líneas de hidráulico, línea de combustible, todos los arneses eléctricos salen completamente, y la línea de producción viene a unos refuerzos estructurales, viene a una adecuación específica en la nariz para poder tener recepción de la nueva nariz del C.10 con el radar, y obviamente la cabina interiormente cambia por las nuevas pantallas líquidas LCD, un nuevo HUD, un nuevo acelerador, un nuevo stick, y prácticamente el nuevo sistema completamente de navegación y entrega de armas”

Translation to English:

“The assembly line initially begins at the back of the hangar, with a total cleaning of everything related to the aircraft, all the hydraulic lines, fuel lines, all the electrical harnesses come out completely, then the production line moves to structural reinforcements, then it moves to a specific integration on the nose to receive the new nose of the C.10 with the radar, obviously the cockpit inside changes completely due to the new liquid LCD screens, a new HUD, a new throttle, a new stick, and practically the new and complete navigation and weapons delivery system”

Another news coverage at Palanquero Air Force Base provided by “Caracol News” states the following:

“El escuadrón Kfir de la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana fue sometido a reingeniería total. Durante 24 meses de intenso trabajo resolvieron los defectos de los motores, se renovó su aviónica y se instaló en cada una de las aeronaves 3 poderosos sistemas de armas, radares y guerra electrónica que garantizan más posibilidades de eliminar blancos enemigos”

Translation to English:

“The Kfir Squadron of the Colombian Air Force was subjected to total re-engineering. For 24 months of intensive work they solved the engine defects, renewed the avionics and installed 3 new powerful armament, radar, and electronic warfare systems into every aircraft, which guarantee more possibilities to eliminate enemy targets”

So far none of these news coverage and the hydraulics report do not point towards a fly-by-wire integration on the Kfir C.10, which would line up with the C.10 package being a partial upgrade rather than a total overhaul, therefore, still keeping the hydraulic controls on the surfaces of the aircraft

Sources

Mr_Kiryu · December 7, 2025, 5:19pm

Now, I do have my doubts in regards to this conclusion, mainly because of a few things on my mind:

Media coverage is often unreliable
Air Force personnel are not entitled to give the totality of the work executed upon a platform
The Kfir COA manual pictures provided seem to be from the COA pre-C.10-B60 upgrade
The document providing the information seems weirdly formatted, even for an academic assignment

These inconsistencies withing the material provided, and the lack of further evidence makes me think that the conclusion arrived is likely to be confirmed rather than a fact. Is it with high likelihood the Kfir C.10 still uses hydraulic controls? Yes. Can I prove it? I am not sure.

VF21_Freelancers · December 7, 2025, 11:25pm

Going to post some bug reports for Kfir C.1…