The Israelis are offering used, but refurbished, Kfir fighters. $20 million apiece. Mach 2+, Datalink compatible with NATO standards. Phased array radar, missiles. Guaranteed for 8000 more flying hours. Air to air refueling. " The Kfir was designed to be a tough fighter jet. well-built and 'young in spirit'. The Kfirs we are selecting for refurbishment logged only a few hundred flight hours , their structure is intact, without cracks or fatigue," says Yosef Melamed, general manager of Israeli Aircraft Industry's Lahav division. The aircraft were retired by the Israeli Air Force in the late 90's and stored in the Negev Desert, where it's dry and doesn't rain often. The Israelis claim the refurbished Kfirs are as good as any other 4th generation fighter.
Compared to used F16's at $51 million, or used Tornados for even more, the price is right.
Owned by a little old lady and driven only on Sundays.
Such a deal.
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