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

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

The Italeri 1397S 1/72 F-21A Lion/Kfir C.1 captures the character of the Israeli-built multirole fighter in a neat scale. The Kfir originated from the Dassault Mirage III/5 airframe and was upgraded by Israel Aircraft Industries with local modifications and the General Electric J79 turbojet, enhancing its performance for both interception and strike roles. It was typically armed with two 30 mm cannons and could carry assorted missiles and bombs depending on mission needs.

In the 1980s the Kfir saw service as the F-21A Lion when leased to the US Navy and Marine Corps for air combat training. This Italeri kit honours that chapter and includes an extensive decal sheet supplying three variant options, making it a practical kit for modellers exploring Cold War era jets.