This release represents the prattpowered version of the f. Visual differences between standard f16s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. Kinetic k48006 148 israel f16i sufa storm model kit for sale. And i think the antenna blisters characteristic of the sufa would be much more visible.
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. 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. F16i sufa 107 walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me.
For a look at the differences between f16 blocks, look here. Israels love affair with the f16 continued far beyond the netz or the. 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. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at ramon air base. F16 fighting falcon news first f16i sufa jets arrived in israel. 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. Kinetic has released the next installment in their impressive fighting falcon series. 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. 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. I was impressed at the level of detail straight out of the box. 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. 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.
These were basically e models that had been slightly modified, and marked f15i with the i standing for israel. 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. Yes, i have been playing around with the ak true metal paints on some scrap plastic and yes, they keep on rubbing off. 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.
Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in. This 2nd scale mrc academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the israeli f16i sufa fighter. This is the 2 scale f16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a. 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. For a look at the differences between f 16 blocks, look here. 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.
The f16i is specially designed for israel, and has been named soufa, or. 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. 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. Kinetic 148 f16i sufa storm israeli air force aircraft. In november 2009, royal saudi air force rsaf f 15s, along with saudi tornados, performed air raids during the houthi insurgency in north yemen. Ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f 16i sufa. Israels 5 most lethal weapons of war in the sky the. F16i sufa unboxing 148 israeli storm from kinetic dn models. Military aviation forum mainly focusing on the f16, f35 and f22 jet fighters. Contains high quality discussions and has a gentle but strict moderation. 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. Israeli f16i destroyed in attacks prompted by iranian uav. 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 production programme, peace marble v, is the fifth acquisition of f16s.
Let us notify you when this product is back in stock. Posted by albymoore on saturday, december 28, 20 3. Israel ordered 50 f16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. The f16i sufa is a derivative of the f16 block 52 multirole fighter. Suggested by haawk for a 3rd party monetize your music today. If you can find the isracast sufa in israeli service book it has all the information you will ever need. 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. Uae f 16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz. They even provide hundreds of panel number decals, but i could not find instructions were to put them. The f16i sufa is a highlylocalized israeli take on the lockheed martin f16. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f 16s. Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1.
The details of the f 16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f 16, are described below. The first of 102 f16i sufas arrived in april 2004 joining an f16 fleet that had already. So we hardly confirm victory in bvr for f15i and it is just a pesa radar. The f16i is different from any other f16, including those of the u. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f 16 falcon, the f 16i sufa. Kinetic 48006 148 lockheed martin f16i sufa kit first look. F16i sufa storm in august of 1978, the government of israel announced plans to acquire 75 f16s. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 on.
The aircraft features advanced israeli communication systems as well. A few aftermarket companies have released conversion sets, but here is the twoseater that is molded from the outset to be a twoseater. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f16s. Israel might develop a twoseater f35 the tactical air. It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes israel has ordered from the united states. In this case, it is the israeli version, the f16i sufa. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. According to the iafs traditions, the f16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. These systems are improved models based on those installed in the f15i. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by isaac gershman. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f16 falcon, the f16i sufa. 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. For sure last f 16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. The starboard side of the pilots cockpit should have the brown colour on the outside.
A two seat fighter also capable of strike missions, it is probably best. The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa storm, a two seater, is the latest version of the lockheed martin f16. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f 16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics. 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. Israeli f16i sufa crashes after coming under massive anti. The twoseater, israeli air force f 16i sufa is the largest f 16 acquisition in israels military history. The first f16 deliveries to israel occurred under the peace marble i foreign military sales. For what is provided by this book, it is worth every penny imho.
As opposed to the typical twinseater being a trainer, the sufa has increased weapons capabilities. Sufa was projected by israel aeronautical industry best f 16 version used by israeli air forces they count more than 100 sufa s. The f16s official name is fighting falcon, but viper is commonly used by its pilots and. The plane has a higher takeoff weight than any other f 16, and is armed with the amraam airtoair missiles. 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. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced.
F16i sufa 253 walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. This release represents the prattpowered version of the f 16i sufa advanced strike viper of the israeli air force. 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. 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. This is the 2 scale f 16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. Using the detail pictures in the book of raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. This is my second kinetic model kit after the 2 f 86 sabre. 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. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Having engaged in simulated combat against both luckily for me not simultaneously. Several modifications had been carried out in the raam, in order to meet heyl haavirs unique needs and specifications. All images isaac gershman images may not be reproduced without written permission.
But it seems to be the case with most of the buffable metal paints, i found the same with the mr metal ones. 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. Thus we have the formula for calculating the distance from the radar to detect the location and scope of the f15i. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a series of f16 scale models.
Hasegawa f16i fighting falcon, 172 scale e series israeli air force fighter. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit. The f16i, which is called sufa storm by the idfaf, first flew on 23. Academy is the first company to follow up their f16 kits with a twoseater. 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.
Isradecal f16i conversion and f16i in iaf service book by raanan weiss. An unusual incident occurred to an f16i sufa at ramon air base. According to the iafs traditions, the f 16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. Aug 27, 2015 israels 5 most lethal weapons of war in the sky. Here is a 5 photo walk around of the israeli f16i sufa 107. 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. How a syrian nuclear facility was destroyed by the israeli. In november 2009, royal saudi air force rsaf f15s, along with saudi tornados, performed air raids during the houthi insurgency in north yemen. The sufa is the first f 16 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. Israel retires the f16ab netz and puts 40 up for sale the drive. The details of the f16 variants, along with major modification programs and derivative designs significantly influenced by the f16, are described below.
Jun 12, 20 for sure last f 16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. Are you hunting 20something sams with a 1012nm standoff jdam. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. For sure last f16 upgrade version is sufa block 52.
This year israel celebrates its 60 th year of independence. Lockheed f16i sufa storm lightweight multirole fighter. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and aircraft. 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. The sufa is the first f16 built from the ground up specifically for the israeli air force. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. Israeli f15 eagle units in combat combat aircraft shlomo aloni, chris davey on. 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. 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. With a range difference of about 40 kilometers the f 16i sufa has proven its worth compared to the f 15i. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics, lockheed martin, and various licensed manufacturers. The israeli air forces iaf f16i sufa, a twoseater, is the latest version of the f 16. The israeli air forces iaf f 16i sufa storm, a two seater, is the latest version of the lockheed martin f 16. The first major change in the f16, the block 15 aircraft featured larger.
The israeli air force has selected the f16i in a twoseat configuration only. An israeli air force f16i sufa belonging to the 119 squadron, also known as the bat squadron, was damaged at. Academy f16i sufa plastic model airplane kit 2 scale. For more details on the real sufa plane, look at this page.
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. Israel to receive more secondhand f15 eagles in massive new aid. 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. There is a build thread for this model in the lsp forums. If you dont want to face off with irans s300 system you almost have to accept the use of f15i with popeye. The f 16i is different from any other f 16, including those of the u. 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. Academy f16i sufa page 2 international scale modeller. So we hardly confirm victory in bvr for f 15i and it is just a pesa radar. The planes extended flight range allows it to attack targets in iran without having to refuel. Uae f16ef block 60 vs iaf f16i soufa f16 versus xyz. These systems are improved models based on those installed in the f 15i. The book is the same style of printing and paper as the f16i book that was released at the ipms nationals in 2005. If you love the f15i raam or are just a nut about all things israeli, this book is definitely for you.
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