Editing Python (missile) (section)

===Shafrir-1===
The '''Shafrir-1''' was developed in 1959–1964 to fulfill IAF's requirement for a domestic air-to-air missile. It was intended to build the domestic defense industry's abilities, and reduce reliance on foreign imports. The fear of foreign dependence was later proven when France banned arms export to Israel.

The Shafrir-1 was intended for use on French-built [[Dassault Mirage III|Mirage III]] jets. The first testing took place in France in 1963. However the missile's performance was so poor that work immediately started on the next improved version, the Shafrir-2.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/air_missiles/python/Python1.html |title=Shafrir 1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080922153739/http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/air_missiles/python/Python1.html |archive-date=2008-09-22 |website=www.Israeli-Weapons.com}}</ref>

*Length: {{cvt|250|cm|in|abbr=on}}
*Span: {{cvt|55|cm|in|abbr=on}}
*Diameter: {{cvt|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
*Weight: {{cvt|65|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
*Guidance: IR
*Warhead: {{cvt|11|kg|lb|abbr=on}} blast explosive, later {{cvt|30|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
*Range: {{cvt|5|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}
*Speed: Mach 1.7