How Israel Secretly Built It's First Fighter Jet | IAI Nesher

In 1967, just days before the Six-Day War, France imposed a devastating arms embargo on Israel, blocking the delivery of fifty Mirage 5 fighter jets that had already been paid for. Faced with losing its primary source of advanced combat aircraft, Israel launched one of the most ambitious aerospace programs in its history. This documentary explores the development of Israel's first domestic fighter aircraft. From the French embargo, Mossad intelligence operations, and industrial reverse engineering, discover how a geopolitical crisis transformed Israel into an aerospace powerhouse. Learn how the Nesher entered service with the Israeli Air Force, achieved success during the Yom Kippur War, and eventually evolved into the legendary IAI Kfir. Welcome to The Timeline. Here, we explore the biggest events, mysteries, and stories that shaped history. Our goal is to uncover the truth behind the people, places, and events that changed the world. To learn more about events that shaped our history, please 👍 LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Timeline. 🔔 Turn on all notifications so you never miss a new upload. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Designing the Mirage 5 03:45 - The French Arms Embargo 04:56- The Secret Espionage Operation 08:15 - Building the IAI Nesher 11:28 - Legacy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MUSIC: Music: Tensions Run High by Soundridemusic Link to Video: • Cinematic Tension NoCopyright Background M... Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Cinematic Trailer Documentary by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Phantom Link: [https://youtu.be/C3QtlW3u22I?si=4ikCyit30RXZHwdO] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ #aviation #history #airplane #documentar