|
|
The FAE decided to modernize its fleet of Kfirs resulting in the KfirCE, the numbers of CE are kept secretly, they are estimated to be 8 or more. The modernization of the C2 was carried out by the Ala de Mantenimiento N°12 Centro de Mantenimiento de la Fuerza Aérea located at Base Aérea Latacunga.
Although the details are shrouded in secrecy, the CE is similar to the KfirC10. The ecuadorian CE have received special modifications that allow them to be in a better position when they encounter a last generation fighter, the CE was created to be superior
to any peruvian fighter with a more powerful radar same as the FACH F5 Tigre-III Elta EL/M-2032, keeping in mind that the F5 FACH upgraded its radar to be greater than the US F16/Falcon that uses APG-66.
The FAE C2 have a brown and green camouflage and the CE have an overall of two tones schemed, the CE had already arrived in Ecuador at the beginning of 1999.
The most important differences between the C2 and the CE are the air refuelling probe, also has a modernized cockpit with capacity of beyond visual range, and three multi functional liquid crystal displays with hands on throttle and stick system (HOTAS).
When the first KfirCE became operational on may 1999, It was armed with Phyton-IV Israeli missile that is guided from the visor of the pilot's helmet (DASH) , a fourth generation AAR and the opportunity of launching smart weapons.
Webmaster.
