This 2nd scale mrc academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the israeli f 16i sufa fighter. In this case, it is the israeli version, the f16i sufa. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by isaac gershman. Most f 16s in the united states have been upgraded to align them current nato standards. The first f16 deliveries to israel occurred under the peace marble i foreign military sales. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1. 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. General dynamics f16 fighting falcon variants wikipedia. Rumor has it that a lot of the equipment is only installed after delivery to israel. The raam fleet is supported by nearly one hundred f16i sufa storm, by far the most advanced israeli af jetfighter. The last pages of the book contain an extensive walkaround section. F16i sufa storm in august of 1978, the government of israel announced plans to acquire 75 f16s.
F16i sufa and the iaf deployments overseas december 7, 2010 david cenciotti 0. These aircraft are equipped with cfts conformal fuel tank which. So, if you are interested in israeli types this is an excellent book. On february 10, 2018, an apache helicopter successfully intercepted an iranian uav that was launched. The aircraft features advanced israeli communication systems as well. 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. 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. Israeli f16i sufa crashes after coming under massive anti. Hasegawa hsg01564 f16i sufa idfaf modelbouw vliegtuig. These systems are improved models based on those installed in the f 15i. 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. These systems are improved models based on those installed in the f15i. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f16 falcon, the f16i sufa. Isradecal f15 baz book idf iaf 2 148 172 israel air force.
This release represents the prattpowered version of the f 16i sufa advanced strike viper of the israeli air force. Ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f16i sufa. According to the iafs traditions, the f16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. Lockheed martin f 16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in details 1 on. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52 f 16s. The amazing saga of how israel turned its f15s into multi. The sufa is the first f 16 built from the ground up specifically for the israeli air force. 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 16i is different from any other f 16, including those of the u. A second series aircraft in detail is more of a closeup look for modellers. 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 the 2 scale f16i sufa plastic model kit by academy. For a look at the differences between f16 blocks, look here.
A very good book is the book from raanan weiss about f16i sufa in iaf service. Ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f 16i sufa. 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. According to the iafs traditions, the f 16i is equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in israel. Isradecal 148 f4e kurnass iaf58 iaf59 iaf idfpartial israeli air force. I have stuff for a tamiya build but feel it may be beyond my skill level. There is a very faint seam line visible in the front section but i now know what to do when i build my tamiya 2 f16 cj. They announced the book s release on the back cover of the f15i decals that came out over christmas of 2005. Also included are detail shots of external stores carried. The f 16i sufa is in the block 5052 build range which makes it one of the most modern f 16s along with the f 16cj, f 16e f and f 16d variants. Isradecal has published a number of books focussing on israeli military aircraft and their markings. Their first series, aircraft of the israeli air force aimed to give a complete pictorial. 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. For sure last f16 upgrade version is sufa block 52.
Academy f16i sufa page 2 international scale modeller. Jul 17, 2010 the isradecal book on f16is supports that. The book is the same style of printing and paper as the f16i book that was released at the ipms nationals in 2005. The history of the model can be traced back to the last decade, when kinetic offered a series of f16 scale models. F16is, f15i raam, uh60, ah64ad, ah1, ch53, uav or a4 this book has got it covered. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit lsp.
The idfaf operates a customized f 16d block 40 test bed aircraft, designated ck1. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available. 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. 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. It has been a while since a new book has gotten me this fired up. And i think the antenna blisters characteristic of the sufa would be much more visible. On 19 july 1999 the government of israel officially confirmed to lockheed martin that it will purchase 50 f 16i aircraft after a long and intense evaluation in competition with the boeing f 15i. The f 16i, which is called sufa storm by the idfaf, first flew on 23 december 2003, and deliveries to the idfaf began on 19 february 2004. The starboard side of the pilots cockpit should have the brown colour on the. So, in april 2004, the iaf took possession of the newest incarnation of the f 16 falcon, the f 16i sufa. 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.
Kinetic 48006 148 lockheed martin f16i sufa kit first look. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The f 16i is a twoseat variant of the block 52 developed for the israeli defense force. The book starts with a concise history of the type. Israel ordered 50 f 16i aircraft in 2001 and signed the agreement for an optional additional 52 aircraft in september 2001. Detail shots are provided of the cockpits, wheels, spines, antennas, and landing gear etc. Also, for later heavier block f 16 planes, the wheels may need a more accurate representation.
I have stuff for a tamiya build but feel it may be. Isradecal f16i conversion and f16i in iaf service book by raanan weiss. Here is a 99 photo walk around of the israeli f16i sufa 253. The sufa storm is the israeli air forces advanced tactical aircraft based on the block 52. It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes israel has. F16i sufa 253 walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. Furthermore, brief coverage is given to the weapons carried by various types. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and aircraft. 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. This 2nd scale mrc academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the israeli f16i sufa fighter. As opposed to the typical twinseater being a trainer, the sufa has increased weapons capabilities. The f 16i is an advanced version of the f 16 block 52 which incorporates the dorsal spine for additional avionics, conformal fuel tanks for increased range, the pratt and whitney f100pw229 for greater power, and the ability to deliver a wide range of us and israelimade weapons.
Visual differences between standard f 16s and the sufa include the addition of avionics in an enhanced spine and conformal fuel tanks. Academy f16i sufa plastic model airplane kit 2 scale. On february 10, 2018, an apache helicopter successfully intercepted an iranian uav that was. Nicknamed the sufa, or thunderstorm, the f16i is a redesigned and custom modified version. The book is the same style of printing and paper as the f16i book. Jun 12, 20 for sure last f 16 upgrade version is sufa block 52. For a look at the differences between f 16 blocks, look here. F16i sufa unboxing 148 israeli storm from kinetic dn models. Academy is the first company to follow up their f16 kits with a twoseater. The starboard side of the pilots cockpit should have the brown colour on the outside. Sufa was projected by israel aeronautical industry best f16 version used by.
Oct 23, 2014 the more i read about the sufa, the more impressed i am by this plane. As a way of augmenting the reduced f15i buy, israel would procure a similarly modified, but much more plentiful f16i sufa, or storm, fighter fleet of 100 jets. Note that the sufa kit has different anti torque parts d31, d32. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Israeli air force is the air and space arm of the israel defense. Dressing up and correcting academys 2 f16i sufa kit. The f16i looks radically different from other f16s, with conformal fuel tanks, dorsal spine, and numerous fairings and bulges for undisclosed equipment.
I understand the best approach to building an accurate sufa is the tamiya is. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sufa was projected by israel aeronautical industry best f 16 version used by israeli air forces they count more than 100 sufa s. Israeli air force is the air and space arm of the israel defense forces. Lockheed martin f16i sufa in iaf service aircraft in. Suggested by haawk for a 3rd party monetize your music today. Isradecal premiered their f16i conversion set for the tamiya 2 thunderbirds f16 kit at the 2009 ipms. It is the first batch of a total of 102 planes israel has ordered from the united states. For more details on the real sufa plane, look at this page. How a syrian nuclear facility was destroyed by the israeli. The f16i sufa is in the block 5052 build range which makes it one of the most modern f16s along with the f16cj, f16ef and f16d variants.
These aircraft are equipped with cfts conformal fuel tank which ensure a long range, comparable to that of f15i. A large number of variants of the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon have been produced by general dynamics. Kinetic has released the next installment in their impressive fighting falcon series. The more i read about the sufa, the more impressed i am by this plane. The f16i is an advanced version of the f16 block 52 which incorporates the dorsal spine for additional avionics, conformal fuel tanks for increased range, the pratt and whitney f100pw. F 16i sufa and the iaf deployments overseas december 7, 2010 david cenciotti 0. As a way of augmenting the reduced f 15i buy, israel would procure a similarly modified, but much more plentiful f 16i sufa, or storm, fighter fleet of 100 jets. The f 16i looks radically different from other f 16s, with conformal fuel tanks, dorsal spine, and numerous fairings and bulges for undisclosed equipment. The sufa thunderstorm is easily recognizable by the. Nov 08, 20 ive obtained a lot of helpful information in the past about building a f 16i sufa.
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