An indigenous Israeli multirole combat-aircraft program that reached flight test before cancellation after three complete prototypes.
Primary roleMultirole Fighter
First flight1986
OriginIsrael
ManufacturerIsrael Aircraft Industries
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavi prototype | Prototype | Multirole Fighter | Israel Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Lavi prototype
Lavi prototype — C017 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney PW1120 turbofan
Armament: Prototype combat configuration centered on an internal cannon with guided air-to-air and air-to-surface stores planned for production.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- IAI and the Security of Israel — IAI History — Israel Aerospace Industries · Tier 2