Jan 5, 2026 · In this video, we take a detailed look at final phase-out of the Atlas Cheetah from the South African Air Force (SAAF).

Since its retirement by the SAAF, a limited number have still operated in South Africa as flight test aircraft. Some have been exported, such as to the Ecuadorian Air Force (EAF) as a source of spare …

Dec 31, 2021 · The Cheetah was itself an upgrade of the Mirage 3's, a 1960's aircraft, that they already had, so you can imagine how obsolete they had become by the time they were retired.

Sep 5, 2022 · Like the Kfir, the Cheetah is a true fourth-generation jet, rivalling even newer fighters. With the Atlas Carver project cancelled, the Cheetah remained the most modern aircraft in South Africa’s …

Denel (formerly Atlas) Cheetah fighter jets were the South African Air Force's request to update or replace its aging front-line fighter jets as its neighbours were receiving newer Soviet bloc aircraft at …

Of course, operational Cheetahs retained the twin DEFA cannon and could carry such ordnance as conventional bombs, cluster munitions, and unguided rocket pods. Cheetah Es went into service with …

The Cheetah range of jet fighters derived from the French-built Dassault Mirage III, but were fitted with improved systems, including inflight refuel capabiliy.

The Cheetah 's advanced Elta EL/M-2001 radar and beyond-visual-range missile capabilities nonetheless provided a qualitative edge in air defense, deterring escalation and ensuring no …

1 day ago · The SAAF decided not to proceed with the Cheetah R programme, and so No.855 was fitted with the Atlas Advanced Combat Wing (ACW), for which it was used as a testing and development …

Apr 8, 2008 · The Cheetah was more maneuverable than the Mirage III, and better at ground attack. Israel was believed to have helped in the development of the Cheetah, which are being replaced by …