F-16I Sufa
single-engine multirole fighter
Coalition Asset
Multirole strike and interception. Block 52-based with Israeli avionics, conformal fuel tanks, and extended range. Participated in drone interception during True Promise operations.
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Specifications
| Classification | — |
| Type | single-engine multirole fighter |
| Operator | Israel (IAF) |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Also known as | Sufa, Storm |
| NATO Designation | F-16I |
| Engine(s) | 1x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 |
| Combat Radius | 1,640 km |
| Ferry Range | 4,220 km |
| Max Weapons Payload | 7,700 kg |
| Max Speed | Mach 2 (2,414 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fleet Size | 102 |
| First Operational | 2,004 |
Key Features
- Israeli conformal fuel tanks extending range significantly
- Dorsal spine housing Israeli-developed avionics and EW
- Largest single fighter fleet in the IAF
Armament
Cannon
1x M61A1 20mm Vulcan
Air-to-Air
AIM-120 AMRAAMPython-4Python-5
Air-to-Ground
Spice-250/1000/2000DelilahJDAMPopeyeGBU-39 SDB
Pods / Sensors
LANTIRNLitening IV