It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes israel has ordered from the united states. In march 2010, it was announced that the egyptian air force would purchase 20 block 52 aircraft 16 f 16cs and 4 f 16ds, the first of which arrived for testing in april 2012. Israel ordered 50 f 16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. They have the best defence technologies i know and the most innovative among any country in the world. Kinetic 48006 148 lockheed martin f16i sufa kit first look. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f16 falcon, the f16i sufa. The idfaf operates a customized f 16d block 40 test bed aircraft, designated ck1. Nov 08, 20 ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f 16i sufa. F16i sufa in israeli air force service aircraft in detail 1 on. Then, israeli air force jets launch retaliatory air strikes in syria. This release represents the prattpowered version of the f16i sufa advanced strike viper of the israeli air force. Israels peace marble v foreign military sales program will supply the israel air. Kinetic has released the next installment in their impressive fighting falcon series.
Isradecal has published a number of books focussing on israeli military aircraft and their markings. The f 16i looks radically different from other f 16s, with conformal fuel tanks, dorsal spine, and numerous fairings and bulges for undisclosed equipment. An unusual incident occurred to an f16i sufa at ramon air base. Israeli air force in all its glory israeli air force has evolved rapidly and technology to protect the citizens of israel that now the citizens of. The israeli air force f16i sufa dejevous a maybe but not quite. The israeli version has integrated several new systems, developed and produced in israel, required by the iaf, to maintain and enhance its operational capability. The f16i is based on an advanced f16 block 52 aircraft. Israeli f16i destroyed in attacks prompted by iranian uav. Hasegawa 01564 172 f16i fighting falcon israeli air force.
The plane has a higher takeoff weight than any other f16, and is armed with the amraam airtoair missiles. A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f16i sufa. Isradecal f 4e phantom kurnass book idf iaf 2 148 172 israel air force. The f16i looks radically different from other f16s, with conformal fuel tanks, dorsal spine, and numerous fairings and bulges for undisclosed equipment. The idfaf operates a customized f16d block 40 test bed aircraft, designated ck1. We are aware of 10 similar reference publications related to. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit lsp. The f16i soufa storm is a modified variant of the f16d block 50 and 52 fighter and ground attack aircraft, with the avionics and weapons systems capability modified to meet the requirements of the israeli air force. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at ramon air base. Israeli f 16i sufa crashes after coming under massive antiaircraft fire from syrian air defense february 10, 2018 david cenciotti syria, troubled areas 147 iranian uav that infiltrated the. It was only a matter of time, i couldnt hold off forever and knew i would be tackling the sufa sooner or later and then a f16c barak. Book or magazine covers, commercial, promotional, advertorial, endorsement, advertising, or. For more details on the real sufa plane, look at this page.
Isradecal f15 baz book idf iaf 2 148 172 israel air force. The first chapter provides a general history of the type, including a description of. An f16i sufa of the israeli air force flying over ramon air force base, israel. Isradecal f16i conversion and f16i in iaf service book by raanan weiss. The plane has a higher takeoff weight than any other f 16, and is armed with the amraam airtoair missiles. The sufa is equipped with several advanced avionics systems designed and produced by the local industry whose. Israel has also participated in some anatolian eagles. A frontline israeli f 16i was destroyed on saturday after it came under heavy attack by syrianbased antiaircraft missiles during a round of strikes and counterstrikes prompted by an early. A long dorsal fairing bulge, which runs along the spine of the fuselage from the rear of the cockpit to the tail fairing, is used to store additional equipment or fuel. As opposed to the typical twinseater being a trainer, the sufa has increased weapons capabilities. While many of the f16s flown by the idf were configured over time while in israeli service, the f16i was unique in that it was essentially an f16d block 52 built to israeli specifications and equipped with advanced israeli avionics.
Among the 3 users of the f16, i would say the israelis have the best defence avionics suite in the world. F16i sufa in israeli air force service aircraft in. The aircraft is in fact a f16i sufa, the highly modified israeli version of the f16d block 5052. Jan 21, 2020 then, israeli air force jets launch retaliatory air strikes in syria. The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa storm, a two seater, is the latest version of the lockheed martin f16.
A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f 16i sufa in iaf service. In this case, it is the israeli version, the f16i sufa. The loss of an f16i sufa fighter jet, an advanced twoseat variant of the f16 fighting falcon, during combat over syria on saturday was an operational failure, officials in the. F 16i, 425, bat sqn, israeli af, 2007 f 16i, 451, bat sqn, israeli af, 2007 the kit provides two sheets of decals including a nice set of stencils for the airframe, and one large sheet with the stencils and markings for the wide variety of weapons in this box. The twoseater, israeli air force f16i sufa is the largest f16 acquisition in israel s military history. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. I understand the best approach to building an accurate sufa is the tamiya is.
Academy is the first company to follow up their f16 kits with a twoseater. F15c eagle, israeli f16i and f16 fighting falcon wait at the end of the runway at nellis afb during red flag 094. Lockheed martin f 16d block 52 fighting falcon heyl haavir israeli air force 1948now tayeset 253 negev, canaf 25 422. The f16i is a version based on the f16dblock 52 airframe. A frontline israeli f16i was destroyed on saturday after it came under heavy attack by syrianbased antiaircraft missiles during a round of strikes and counter. Before landing on israeli soil, one of the aircrafts performs a touch and go procedure, following the landing of both aircrafts for the first time at the iaf base in ramon.
Their first series, aircraft of the israeli air force aimed to give a complete pictorial history of a specific aircraft type or subtype in iaf service. The israeli air force has long been recognized as one of the worlds finest air forces, and the second largest operator of the f 16. This is clear following the publication of afp pictures by nrk. Ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f16i sufa. Any opportunity to fly with or against the israelis a. Turkey ensures that the israeli af and the paf are kept as far apart from each other as possible and this has more to do with the israeli afs reluctance to be part of any military exercise involving the paf than vice versa.
In march 2010, it was announced that the egyptian air force would purchase 20 block 52 aircraft 16 f16cs and 4 f16ds, the first of which arrived for testing in april 2012. The f 16i s striking looks and features are significantly different from its f 16 counterparts. Israeli f16i sufa crashes after coming under massive anti. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit. F16i sufa israel f16i sufa storm, kinetic k72001 2010. The f 16i soufa storm is a modified variant of the f 16d block 50 and 52 fighter and ground attack aircraft, with the avionics and weapons systems capability modified to meet the requirements of the israeli air force. The academy kit of the f16i sufa, a two seater variant of a block 5052 used by the israeli air force is a very good kit. Despite the inclusion of many additional systems, the empty weight of the aircraft was maintained at the level of current. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f 16 falcon, the f 16i sufa.
The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f16s. Lockheed martin f16d block 52 fighting falcon heyl haavir israeli air force 1948now tayeset 253 negev, canaf 25 422. Academy is the first company to follow up their f 16 kits with a twoseater. The starboard side of the pilots cockpit should have the brown colour on the outside. F16i sufa in iaf service israel aircraft in detail series. The f 16i is different from any other f 16, including those of the u. The israeli air force was established using commandeered or donated civilian aircraft and obsolete and surplus world war ii combat aircraft. The planes extended flight range allows it to attack targets in iran without having to refuel.
The first two of israels newest f16i fighter jets 408, 409 landed at the mizpe ramon israel air force base in the negev this afternoon. The first two of israels newest f 16i fighter jets 408, 409 landed at the mizpe ramon israel air force base in the negev this afternoon. The f16i is the idfafs aircraft of choice for long. The whole book has color pictures and profiles through out with some background text. The f16i is the idfafs aircraft of choice for longdistance strikes against ground targets, and the air force operates around 100 fighters of the. Ive been tossing, turning and putting off the erg to build the sufa. F16i israeli air force in flight wikimedia commons. A security camera in the israeliarab town of kaabiyyetabbashhajajre east of haifa captured the f16is crash after the pilot and navigator managed to safely eject.
The academy kit of the f 16i sufa, a two seater variant of a block 5052 used by the israeli air force is a very good kit. If israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu decides to attack irans nuclear program, jets such as this one will fly the mission. It is israel s choice of aircraft to take out the iranian atomic weapons factory. This is the israeli f16i sufa storm made at lockheed martins production line in texas. If the iranian nuclear facilities are ever taken out, it will be the israelis who do it, and this is the plane they will use. An f16i sufa of the israeli air force flying over ramon. Jul 17, 2010 the isradecal book on f 16is supports that. Visual differences between standard f 16s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. Isradecal premiered their f16i conversion set for the tamiya 2 thunderbirds f16 kit at the 2009 ipms nationals, and i was the very first one to purchase it at. In this case, it is the israeli version, the f 16i sufa. Israeli f16i sufa in flight wikimedia commons israeli air force boeing ah64 apache helicopter, june 8, 2012 ofer zidonflash90 below are just a few of the many types of bombs and missiles used by israeli forces against their much more poorly equipped neighbors. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f 16s.
And i think the antenna blisters characteristic of the sufa would be much more visible. Jul 01, 2011 israeli air force in all its glory israeli air force has evolved rapidly and technology to protect the citizens of israel that now the citizens of israel salutes fighter pilots who protected. Jan 01, 2018 among the 3 users of the f 16, i would say the israelis have the best defence avionics suite in the world. Other distinguishing highlights include israelideveloped avionics, helmet. The israeli air force has long been recognized as one of the worlds finest air forces, and the second largest operator of the f16. Nicknamed the sufa, or thunderstorm, the f 16i is a redesigned and custom modified version of the f 16, adapted to the specifications of the israeli air force iaf. Nicknamed the sufa, or thunderstorm, the f16i is a redesigned and custom modified version of the f16, adapted to the specifications of the israeli air force iaf. Rumor has it that a lot of the equipment is only installed after delivery to israel. The f16is striking looks and features are significantly different from its f16 counterparts. Also included is a very neat photo study section on the weapons the aircraft can carry. The twoseater, israeli air force f 16i sufa is the largest f 16 acquisition in israels military history.
The first chapter provides a general history of the type, including a description of specific israeli modifications and the weaponry. Lockheed martin f16d block 52 fighting falcon heyl haavir israeli air force 1948now tayeset 253 negev, canaf 25 422 2007 fs36375 fs33531 fs30219 fs35622. The israeli air force played an important part in operation kadesh, israel. While many of the f 16s flown by the idf were configured over time while in israeli service, the f 16i was unique in that it was essentially an f 16d block 52 built to israeli specifications and equipped with advanced israeli avionics. Israeli f16i sufa crashes after coming under massive antiaircraft fire from syrian air defense february 10, 2018 david cenciotti syria, troubled areas 147 iranian uav that infiltrated the. Approximately five years after the iaf decided on their purchase, accompanied by two f16a netz jet fighters, the first two f16i jets disrupt the negev silence.
Pictured above is an israeli air force iaf f16i sufa fighter jet. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at. The f16i is different from any other f16, including those of the u. The plane has a higher takeoff weight than any other f16, and is. I have stuff for a tamiya build but feel it may be beyond my skill level. The twoseater, israeli air force f16i sufa is the largest f16 acquisition in israels military history.
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