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Currently the Kfir C.2 and C.7 are currently operating an outdated RWR screen model, which does not reflect the reality of its true implementation.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:
- CACOM-1 Squadron TV Special over Palanquero - Kfir Aircraft | Part 1
- CACOM-1 Squadron TV Special over Palanquero - Kfir Aircraft | Part 2
- CACOM-1 Squadron TV Special over Palanquero - Kfir Aircraft | Part 3
