I.A.I. Lavi
The IAF Lavi (Hebrew לביא = lion ) was a modern fighter aircraft of the fourth generation, which was developed in 1980 by Israel. However, the project was canceled due to lack of affordability and because of the potential export competition with the General Dynamics F -16 and McDonnell Douglas F/A-18.
Description
The development of the aircraft by the Israel Aerospace Industries ( IAI) has been started on the project, preliminary work from 1982. The powerplant, the Pratt & Whitney PW1120 is selected, the aerodynamics was designed as a delta wing with Canardsteuerflächen. An advanced avionics with diagnostic software for self-analysis of technical problems using sensors should be used.
The first flight of the Lavi was in December 1986, still held without much of the planned avionics. After a total good results of the test flights, the project was discontinued for lack of financing for the construction of the second prototype. The commitment to allocate costs between 60 % and 40% USA Israel was redeemed by the United States due to possible export competition with the General Dynamics F -16 and McDonnell Douglas F/A-18. The aircraft was therefore no longer financially viable in its entirety. IAI tried, despite completion of a self-funded third prototype and support from politicians and military men, in vain for a continuation of the project.
Specifications
- Minimum (empty weight ): 213 kg / m²
- Nominal (normal takeoff weight ): 303 kg / m²
- Maximum ( maximum takeoff weight ): 584 kg / m²
- With afterburner: 91.50 kN
- Without afterburner: NA
- Maximum (empty weight ): 1.33
- Nominal (normal takeoff weight ): 0.93
- Minimum ( maximum takeoff weight ): 0.48