Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 on. Having engaged in simulated combat against both luckily for me not simultaneously. Academy is the first company to follow up their f16 kits with a twoseater. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a. For this years feature i decided to present photos of my personally favorite the f16 fighting falcon, in the multitude of markings carried by the israeli air force. Aug 27, 2015 israels 5 most lethal weapons of war in the sky. This is the 2 scale f16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. For a look at the differences between f 16 blocks, look here. The first of 102 f16i sufas arrived in april 2004 joining an f16 fleet that had already. Jun 12, 20 for sure last f 16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. F16i sufa 253 walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me.
According to the iafs traditions, the f16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f16 falcon, the f16i sufa. Uae f 16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa agreed, it will never be a fair fight but how would the f16 match up against the. The first of 102 f 16i sufas arrived in april 2004 joining an f 16 fleet that had already been the largest outside the us air force. Let me start by saying that the kinetic f 16i sufa in 148th scale is one of the best model kits i have put together this year and probably it will for whats left of it. How a syrian nuclear facility was destroyed by the israeli. In the late 1990s, the iaf began acquiring the f15i raam thunder and the f 16i sufa storm, manufactured specially for israel according to iaf requirements. Ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f 16i sufa. A few aftermarket companies have released conversion sets, but here is the twoseater that is molded from the outset to be a twoseater. Unsuccessfully offered to israel as an alternative to the f 15i strike eagle in late 1993, it was one of several configuration options offered to the united arab emirates that would ultimately lead. As opposed to the typical twinseater being a trainer, the sufa has increased weapons capabilities. 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. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at ramon air base.
According to the iafs traditions, the f 16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. Israel retires the f16ab netz and puts 40 up for sale the drive. The plane has a higher takeoff weight than any other f 16, and is armed with the amraam airtoair missiles. And i think the antenna blisters characteristic of the sufa would be much more visible. F16i sufa unboxing 148 israeli storm from kinetic dn models. Simply enter your details below and we will send you an email when 2 f16i idf sufa exterior set for academy kit is back in stock. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f16s. Kinetic 48006 148 lockheed martin f16i sufa kit first look. This release represents the prattpowered version of the f 16i sufa advanced strike viper of the israeli air force. This 2nd scale mrc academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the israeli f16i sufa fighter. A two seat fighter also capable of strike missions, it is probably best. There is a build thread for this model in the lsp forums. Kinetic has released the next installment in their impressive fighting falcon series. Here is a 5 photo walk around of the israeli f16i sufa 107.
A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics, lockheed martin, and various licensed manufacturers. Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 on. With a range difference of about 40 kilometers the f16i sufa has proven its worth compared to the f15i. The f16i, which is called sufa storm by the idfaf, first flew on 23. Using the detail pictures in the book of raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. The f16s official name is fighting falcon, but viper is commonly used by its pilots and. Israeli f16i sufa crashes after coming under massive anti. It was needed to fit it now on top of the main gear bay, although this will make aligning it later on with the forward intake more difficult. Posted by albymoore on saturday, december 28, 20 3. The f16i is specially designed for israel, and has been named soufa, or. Academy f16i sufa plastic model airplane kit 2 scale. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and aircraft.
The f16 was built to have a cheaper alternative for the f15 and this was the same motivation for the iaf to buy the f16i. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f 16s. Israel might develop a twoseater f35 the tactical air. Israel ordered 50 f16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. For sure last f 16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. 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. All images isaac gershman images may not be reproduced without written permission. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at. The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa storm, a two seater, is the latest version of the lockheed martin f16. For a look at the differences between f16 blocks, look here. 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. 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. If you dont want to face off with irans s300 system you almost have to accept the use of f15i with popeye.
Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1. Uae f16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz. The f16i is different from any other f16, including those of the u. Kinetic k48006 148 israel f16i sufa storm model kit for sale. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. In the late 1990s, the iaf began acquiring the f 15i raam thunder and the f 16i sufa storm, manufactured specially for israel according to iaf requirements. Israeli f16i destroyed in attacks prompted by iranian uav. Lockheed f16i sufa storm lightweight multirole fighter.
General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. Lockheed f16i fighting falcon sufa the israeli air force. The f16i sufa is a derivative of the f16 block 52 multirole fighter. February 19, 2004 by lieven dewitte 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. In november 2009, royal saudi air force rsaf f15s, along with saudi tornados, performed air raids during the houthi insurgency in north yemen. F16i sufa storm in august of 1978, the government of israel announced plans to acquire 75 f16s. The first f16 deliveries to israel occurred under the peace marble i foreign military sales. In the isreali list of aircraft names, sufa means storm and i guess as far as military conflicts go, it certainly has done that in middle eastern areas. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1. An unusual incident occurred to an f16i sufa at ramon air base. The details of the f 16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f 16, are described below.
Several modifications had been carried out in the raam, in order to meet heyl haavirs unique needs and specifications. Visual differences between standard f 16s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. Thus we have the formula for calculating the distance from the radar to detect the location and scope of the f15i. In november 2009, royal saudi air force rsaf f 15s, along with saudi tornados, performed air raids during the houthi insurgency in north yemen. The israeli air forces iaf f 16i sufa storm, a two seater, is the latest version of the lockheed martin f 16. 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. This is my second kinetic model kit after the 2 f 86 sabre. The f 16i is different from any other f 16, including those of the u. For what is provided by this book, it is worth every penny imho. Are you hunting 20something sams with a 1012nm standoff jdam.
The f16i sufa is a highlylocalized israeli take on the lockheed martin f16. 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. Israels 5 most lethal weapons of war in the sky the. Suggested by haawk for a 3rd party monetize your music today. Academy f16i sufa page 2 international scale modeller. Kinetic 148 f16i sufa storm israeli air force aircraft. In january of 1994 the f15e was chosen as the iafs fighter of the future, a role for which the f16 and f18 had also been vying for quite some time. The details of the f16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f16, are described below. Military aviation forum mainly focusing on the f16, f35 and f22 jet fighters. Israel to receive more secondhand f15 eagles in massive new aid. But it seems to be the case with most of the buffable metal paints, i found the same with the mr metal ones. Israeli f15 eagle units in combat combat aircraft shlomo aloni, chris davey on.
The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa, a twoseater, is the latest version of the f 16. This kit has numerous options in here that will allow you to render the f 16d block 4042, f 16d block 5052, f 16d block 5052 plus international versions, as well as this f 16i sufa. At least a four f 16i sufa storm jets and another four f 15i raam thunder aircraft crossed the syrian border, in bound to the nuclear plant located near the city of dir azur, in eastern syria. 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.
These systems are improved models based on those installed in the f 15i. For more details on the real sufa plane, look at this page. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f 16 falcon, the f 16i sufa. Uae f 16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz. Israels peace marble v foreign military sales program will supply the israel air force iaf with 102 twoseat aircraft and is the largest israeli f 16 acquisition yet. F16i sufa 107 walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. Contains high quality discussions and has a gentle but strict moderation. With a range difference of about 40 kilometers the f 16i sufa has proven its worth compared to the f 15i. The production programme, peace marble v, is the fifth acquisition of f16s. They even provide hundreds of panel number decals, but i could not find instructions were to put them. Visual differences between standard f16s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. The twoseater, israeli air force f 16i sufa is the largest f 16 acquisition in israels military history. If you can find the isracast sufa in israeli service book it has all the information you will ever need. The planes extended flight range allows it to attack targets in iran without having to refuel.
Israel ordered 50 f 16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. For sure last f16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. Yes, i have been playing around with the ak true metal paints on some scrap plastic and yes, they keep on rubbing off. The sufa is the first f16 built from the ground up specifically for the israeli air force. The f 16i sufa is a derivative of the f 16 block 52 multirole fighter. For instance the plane is characterized by greater takeoff weight and flight range than the other f 15 models, and is equipped with unique systems manufactured by israels defence industries, including an ew suite designed and built by elisra specifically for the f 15i.
This year israel celebrates its 60 th year of independence. This kit has numerous options in here that will allow you to render the f16d block 4042, f16d block 5052, f16d block 5052 plus international versions, as well as this f16i sufa. It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes israel has ordered from the united states. I was impressed at the level of detail straight out of the box. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics, lockheed martin, and various licensed manufacturers. So we hardly confirm victory in bvr for f15i and it is just a pesa radar. Thus we have the formula for calculating the distance from the radar to detect the location and scope of the f 15i. Hasegawa f16i fighting falcon, 172 scale e series israeli air force fighter. 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. Sufa was projected by israel aeronautical industry best f16 version used by israeli air forces they count more than 100 sufas.
Let us notify you when this product is back in stock. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a series of f16 scale models. In this case, it is the israeli version, the f16i sufa. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by isaac gershman. Isradecal f16i conversion and f16i in iaf service book by raanan weiss. This is the 2 scale f 16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in. This release represents the prattpowered version of the f. So we hardly confirm victory in bvr for f 15i and it is just a pesa radar. The starboard side of the pilots cockpit should have the brown colour on the outside. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit.
These were basically e models that had been slightly modified, and marked f15i with the i standing for israel. F16i sufa using the academy kit 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. 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. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The aircraft features advanced israeli communication systems as well. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa, a twoseater, is the latest version of the f16. In the late 1990s, the iaf began acquiring the f15i raam thunder and the f16i sufa storm, manufactured specially for israel according to iaf requirements. May 28, 2016 the f 16 was built to have a cheaper alternative for the f 15 and this was the same motivation for the iaf to buy the f 16i. The sufa is the first f 16 built from the ground up specifically for the israeli air force. Nov 27, 2010 the intake tunnel is a very nice feature as in the first academy f 16 kit but with for the sufa indicated part h1 which is different from the f 100 part of the academy f 16cgcj kit. F16 fighting falcon news first f16i sufa jets arrived in israel.
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