Italeri 1397S 1/72 F-21A Lion Kfir C.1 Collector Model Kit  [IT-1397S]

Overview of the 1/72 F-21A Lion/Kfir C.1

The Italeri 1397S 1/72 F-21A Lion/Kfir C.1 kit presents a faithful small-scale interpretation of this Israeli multirole aircraft. The Kfir was derived from the Dassault Mirage III/5 and improved by Israel Aircraft Industries with local modifications and the General Electric J79 turbojet, which enhanced its performance. The design served in fighter and strike capacities, carrying two 30 mm guns and a complement of missiles or bombs depending on configuration.

In the 1980s the United States Navy and Marine Corps used leased Kfirs, designated F-21A Lion, for advanced air combat training. This Italeri kit commemorates that service and includes a super decals sheet with three different marking options, making it a good fit for modellers and collectors focused on modern jet subjects.