F 16 block 60 vs f-16i sufa book

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 i. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Deliveries of these took place between 2004 and 2009. Isradecal f16i conversion and f16i in iaf service book by raanan weiss. Lockheedmartin f 16 fighting falcon modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. The aircraft has similar capabilities as the f 15i and capable of a wide range of airtoair and airtoground capabilities. It was chosen over the supersonic a7 corsair ii, ya7f, and was supposed to replace the a10. Mar 06, 2020 the single seat block 50 f 16c, also known as f 16cj, is a block 40 followon with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a series of f 16 scale models. The f16i soufa storm is a modified variant of the f16d block 50 and 52 fighter.

Isradecal has books for both the barak and sufa with extensive walkaround photos that clearly show the differences. The us air force planned to buy up to 650 as replacements for the f 105 and a portion of the f 4 fleet while several nato allies purchased the f 16 as a replacement for the f 104. 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. Block 60 single and twoseaters were designated as f 16e and f and based on the f 16cd block 50 and 52. The f16 block 7072 combines capability upgrades, most notably the advanced active electronically scanned array aesa radar with a new avionics. Iaf f16d vs f16i research corner arc discussion forums. Salah satu turunan dari version ini yang cukup terkenal adalah f 16i sufa milik angkatan udara israel, yang pada dasarnya adalah f 16d block 52 yang dimodifikasi dengan mengganti 50% avioniknya dengan avionik buatan israel sendiri.

The block 20 computers are improved in comparison to that of the earlier versions that integrated into post 1997 block 5052, getting color mfd. Uae f16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz. It features improved anapg80 active electronically scanned array aesa radar, avionics, conformal fuel tanks cfts, and the more powerful general electric f110 ge2. This is the 2 scale f 16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. General dynamics f16 fighting falconarchive 1 wikipedia.

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. Israeli f16i pilots use greeces s300 sams to prepare for. An f 16c that had been used as a ge f110 demonstrator was further modified as the f 16es demonstrator, performing its first flight in november 1994 and conducting a series of test flights into. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants project. On february 10, 2018, an apache helicopter successfully intercepted an iranian uav that was launched.

F16 fighting falcon modelers online reference including. At least part of the roots of the block 60 f 16 were in a mid1990s lockheed martin investigation of an f 16es extended strategic variant for israel. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. The republic of china received 150 f 16ab block 20 aircraft. Export aircraft for greece, chile, israel, poland, pakistan, turkey, singapore, morocco, egypt and the uae are plumbed for carriage of two cfts mounted on top of the aircraft near the wing root. 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.

If you really wanna compare them, my opinion would be this. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. Kinetic models k48008 148 lockheedmarti n f 16f block 60 desert falcon new. The f 16is striking looks and features are significantly different from its f 16 counterparts. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The f16in is based on the f 16ef block 60 and features conformal fuel tanks. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1.

The general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon has served the united states and the air arms of 25 other nations. The us air force has integrated the hts pod in some f 16cjs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the harm missile. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a series of f16 scale models. The first f 16 s landed in israel on july 2 nd, 1980 one of which was tail number 107 that went on to become the worlds record holder for the number of air to air kills credited to the f 16. Military aviation forum mainly focusing on the f 16, f 35 and f 22 jet fighters. A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f 16i sufa in iaf service.

Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. What are the differences between the f16 block 5052 plus. Home military aviation f 16i sufa and the iaf deployments overseas. The f 16e single seat and f 16f two seat are newer f 16 block 60 variants based on the f 16cd block 5052. For a look at the differences between f 16 blocks, look here. The us air force has integrated the hts pod in some f 16djs for suppression of enemy air defenses using the harm missile. Fighter, anyway think about what would happen if these vipers and s eagles cooperate together against iran,syria or even russia. Hasegawa 01564 172 f16i fighting falcon israeli air force. The block 60 was designed for the united arab emirates air force uaeaf. This 2nd scale mrc academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the israeli f 16i sufa fighter. Israeli f 16i block 52 models feature conformal fuel tanks cfts, advanced ecms and a twoseat cockpit arrangement. The airforces monthly book of the f 16 fighting falcon. Kinetic has released the next installment in their impressive fighting falcon series. Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful allweather multirole aircraft.

General dynamics f16 fighting falcon operators wikipedia. Mig29 fulcrum vs f 16 falcon discussion in air warfare started by archangel, dec, 2009. Academy f16i sufa plastic model airplane kit 2 scale. Israel ordered 50 f 16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. The first idfaf f 16i was officially handed over to the idfaf at ft worth, tx on 14 november 2003. The a 16 had a 30mm gun pod on the fuselage, and a few other airtoground weapons. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon wikipedia bahasa.

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. Forutom det har grundsystemet finns ett antal undantag, bland annat i samband med moderniseringar av aldre varianter. Nov 14, 2019 the twoseat block 52 f 16d, also known as f 16dj, is a block 42 followon with more powerful engine models and new weapon options. For more details on the real sufa plane, look at this page. They have the best defence technologies i know and the most innovative among any country in the world. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikivisually. The sufa is the first f 16 built from the ground up specifically for the israeli air force. Since the f 15s price tag made it impossible to purchase in large numbers, the idea was to develop a less expensive plane, that could replace the f 15 in most of its missions, without necessarily being able to match it in the entire spectrum of its capabilities. Hasegawa 01564 172 f 16i fighting falcon israeli air force.

Books buk china cooperation corvette dassault rafale ea18g growler. In july 20, israel began a program called teuza boldness for the purpose of turning some military bases into sales lots for obsolete idf equipment. 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. The sufa thunderstorm is easily recognizable by the distinctive conformal 600 gallon fuel tanks that give the aircraft a range of up to 1,000 miles, enough to cover the entire middle east region. The f 16 was developed in the 70s, as part of the american response to the soviets numerical advantage in fighter planes. Lockheed martin f16e fighting falcon block 60 uae united arab. Uae f 16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz.

Lockheed martin f16 fighting falcon lightweight multirole. Approximately five years after the iaf decided on their purchase, accompanied by two f 16a netz jet fighters, the first two f 16i jets disrupt the negev silence. The radar increases the airtoair detection range by 30% compared to earlier generation systems. Israeli f16i pilots use greeces s300 sams to prepare for potential iran air strikes may 6, 2015 david cenciotti iran, military aviation, troubled areas, weapons 28 israeli f16i pilots get. Kinetic 48006 148 lockheed martin f16i sufa kit first look.

Among the 3 users of the f 16, i would say the israelis have the best defence avionics suite in the world. All images isaac gershman images may not be reproduced without written permission. 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 the show. Air force f 16i sufa the latest and most advanced version of the lockheed martin f 16 based on current block 5052. Lockheedmartin f16 fighting falcon modelers online reference.

General dynamics f16 fighting falcon operational history. Though originally foreseen primarily as a ground attack platform with a secondary air defense capability, the f 16 later emerged as a very capable multirole aircraft. The f 16 is in service with united states air force active, reserve, and air national guard units, and is used by the usaf aerial demonstration team, the u. 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. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 paperback 2005. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f 16 s. Visual differences between standard f 16 s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. General dynamicslockheedmartin f16 fighting falcon variants. Uae f16ef block 60 vs iaf f 16i soufa f 16 versus xyz. The general dynamics f16 fighting falcon is a singleengine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by general dynamics for the united states air force usaf. Step by step academy 2 f 16 sufa part 2 painting and final reveal. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. The f 16i is different from any other f 16, including those of the u.

Find great deals on ebay for 1 32 f16 academy and 2 academy f 18. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by isaac gershman. Hasegawa f16 i fighting falcon israeli air force 1. The f 16i shoot down came after an israeli ah64 apache combat helicopter successfully intercepted an iranian uav launched from syria that read more 0 facebook. The f 16i is a twoseat variant of the block 52 developed for the israeli defense force. The general dynamics f16 fighting falcon is a singleengine supersonic multirole fighter. Full video build f 16d block 52 advanced fighting falcon by hasegawa. The f16 block 60, also known as the desert falcon, is the the first. Lmtas and the israeli air force unveil the new f16i sufa at fort worth. An f16i sufa in the colours of the 107th knights of the orange tail squadron at. Military aviation forum mainly focusing on the f16, f35 and f22 jet fighters. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 on. F16i sufa and the iaf deployments overseas the aviationist.

General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. Uae army f 16 block 60 from desert falcons film did the montage with the music. 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. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f 16 falcon, the f 16i sufa. Unfollow f16 fighter to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bekijk meer ideeen over vliegtuig, straaljagers en militaire vliegtuigen. The f 16 design is certainly not without faults and several notable accidents and incidents have occurred to the line, some resulting in death, over the decades dating back to a fort worth, texas incident on may 8th, 1975. Conformal fuel tanks cft can be installed on top of the midfuselage adding around 375 imp gal 1,705 lit of extra fuel with little effect on flying qualities. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon model kit all the model kits. Weighted wheels for 148 f 16 kits blk 5052 for any f 16 kit other than tamiya or kinetic royale resin 1. Contains high quality discussions and has a gentle but strict moderation. The block 20 computers are significantly improved in comparison to that of the. The f16i, which is called sufa storm by the idfaf, first flew on 23. The united arab emirates invested heavily in its development.