Hello everyone!
I have returned once again now with this beautiful F-16I sufa, I really liked how this plane turned out i decided to make it as close to the real thing in Add on stuff as I could. It is similar to the block 40 but obviously has some weapon upgrades and that beautiful CFT that makes it look chunky.
With all of that being said I hope you enjoy!!
Some history and info:
The F-16I is a two-seat variant of the Block 52 developed for the Israeli Defense Force – Air Force (IDF/AF).[81] Israel issued a requirement in September 1997 and selected the F-16 in preference to the F-15I in July 1999. An initial "Peace Marble V" contract was signed on 14 January 2000 with a follow-on contract signed on 19 December 2001, for a total procurement of 102 aircraft. The F-16I, which is called Sufa (Storm) by the IDF/AF, first flew on 23 December 2003, and deliveries to the IDF/AF began on 19 February 2004.[82] The F-16I has an estimated unit cost of approximately US$70 million (2006).[83]
One major deviation of the F-16I from the Block 52 is that approximately 50% of the avionics were replaced by Israeli-developed avionics, such as the Israeli Aerial Towed Decoy replacing the ALE-50 and autonomous aerial combat maneuvering instrumentation, which enables training exercises to be conducted without dependence on ground instrumentation. Elbit Systems produced the aircraft's helmet-mounted sight, head-up display (HUD), mission and presentation computers, and digital map display. Furthermore, the F-16I can employ Rafael's Python 5 infrared-guided air-to-air missile, and often uses Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)'s removable conformal fuel tanks (CFT) for extended range. Key American-sourced systems include the F100-PW-229 turbofan engine, which offers commonality with the IDF/AF's F-15Is, and the APG-68(V)9 radar.[84]
Specifications
Spotlights
- NewWorldAerospace 23 hours ago
- RyooSensei 16 hours ago
- Boeing727200F yesterday
- PrussianAirWorks 12 hours ago
- DeeganWithABazooka yesterday
General Characteristics
- Predecessor F-16D block 40 barak UPDATED
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Length 49.8ft (15.2m)
- Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 42,756lbs (19,393kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.681
- Wing Loading 79.3lbs/ft2 (386.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 539.5ft2 (50.1m2)
- Drag Points 1454
Parts
- Number of Parts 537
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 2,038
credits: @Reincmdeer
@MonsNotTheMonster thanks!
Most accurate F-16 CFT's I've seen
@Boeing727200F lmao yes they did. Both the glazers and the other ones
@Angelcod73 they showed up?
Removed every politically oriented comment, no politics gang we just enjoying the plane.
imma yoink his S P I N E
Good plane
@Boeing727200F lol fr, thanks man!!
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but anyways nice build!