F-16A/B Hetz (Hawk) Fighter
Gun Atk: 4
Man Rtg: 4.0/2.0
Size/Signature: Small/Small
In Service: 1980
Counterm: 2nd Gen D
Bombsight: Advanced
Sensors: APG-66, RWR
Performance: Speed in Knots
Throttle Setting
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
V/Low: 533 (2.2) 650 (2.7) 791 (3.3)
Med: 533 (2.2) 693 (2.9) 974 (4.1)
High: 533 (2.2) 735 (3.1) 1158 (4.8)
Ceiling: 15240 m
Engine Type: TF
Endurance Data Inflight Refuel: Y
Cruise Range: 1100 nm Internal Fuel: 3162 kg
Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add.
300 USG drop tank 927 kg 322 nm
370 USG Drop Tank 1143 kg 400 nm
600 USG Drop Tank 1852 kg
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 5443 kg
Off Guns: 1 M61A1 Vulcan 20mm w/511 rds
Can carry 2 AIM--9L/M Sidewinder on wingtips in all configurations.
2 600 USG USG drop tanks, , 4 AIM-9
8 Mk82 500 lb bombs, 2 370 USG drop tanks, 1 ALQ-131
2 Mk83 1000 lb bombs or 4 AGM--65B Maverick, 2 370 USG drop tanks, 2 AIM-9, 1 ALQ-131
4 Mk83 1000 lb bombs or 10 Mk20 Rockeye, 2 AIM-9, 1 ALQ-131
Remarks:
Block 10/12 aircraft, 67/8 purchased. Used for training and for intercept. Extensive local modifications.
mid--80s -92: Fitted with internal ALQ-178 jammer (2nd Gen J&D)
1989: : Cleared for Python 3, replaces AIM-9L on a one-for one basis.
1992: : All a/c upgraded to C/D avionics, including 2nd Gen J&D.
1994: : Pave Penny LST in service. Fifty surplus ex-USAF aircraft delivered, 36 F-16A, 14 F-16B.
F-16C Barak (Lightning) Fighter
Gun Atk: 4
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5
Size/Signature: Small/Small
In Service: 1987
Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D
Bombsight: Advanced
Sensors: APG-68, RWR.
Performance: Speed in Knots
Throttle Setting
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
V/Low: 533 (2.2) 650 (2.7) 791 (3.3)
Med: 533 (2.2) 693 (2.9) 974 (4.1)
High: 533 (2.2) 735 (3.1) 1158 (4.8)
Ceiling: 15240 meters
Engine Type: TF
Endurance Data Inflight Refuel: Y/B
Cruise Range: 1100 nm Int Fuel: 3162 kg
Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add.
300 USG drop tank 927 kg 322 nm
370 USG Drop Tank 1143 kg 400 nm
600 USG Drop Tank 1852 kg
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7574 kg
Off Guns: 1 M61A1 Vulcan 20mm w/511 rds
Can carry Israeli--built nav and targeting pods on special inlet stations, reduce ATA by .5. Cannot be jettisoned.
Can carry 2 AIM--9L Sidewinder or AIM-120 AMRAAM on wingtips in all configurations.
2 600 USG drop tanks, , AXQ-14 data link pod, 2 GBU-15
2 600 USG drop tanks, , 4 AGM-65D Maverick, 2 AIM-9L
Remarks:
51 Block 30 aircraft purchased. Extensive local modifications, including ALQ-178 internal jammer. Used for multirole fighter/attack.
1989: : Cleared for Python 3.
1991 --93: 30 Block 40 aircraft purchased. Fitted with AAQ-13/14 pod and EL/L-8420 internal ECM suite (3rd Gen J&D) .
1994: : Python 4 available
1995: : Block 40 has Popeye 2 in service
1996: : Fitted with HMS
1999: : Fitted with datalink
2003: : Block 30 aircraft can carry SPICE guided bombs. JDAM available.
F-16D Brakeet (Thunderbolt) Attack
Gun Atk: 4
Man Rtng: 4.5/2.5
Size/Signature: Small/Small
In Service: 1987
Counterm: 2nd Gen D
Bombsight: Advanced
Sensors: APG-68, RWR.
Performance: Speed in Knots
Throttle Setting
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
V/Low: 533 (2.2) 650 (2.7) 791 (3.3)
Med: 533 (2.2) 693 (2.9) 974 (4.1)
High: 533 (2.2) 735 (3.1) 1158 (4.8)
Ceiling: 15240 meters
Engine Type: TF
Endurance Data Infliight Refuel: Y/B
Cruise Range: 865 nm
Int Fuel: 2482 kg
Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add.
300 USG drop tank 927 kg 322 nm
370 USG Drop Tank 1143 kg 400 nm
600 USG Drop Tank 1852 kg
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 7574 kg
Off Guns: 1 M61A1 Vulcan 20mm w/511 rds
Can carry Israeli--built nav and targeting pods on special inlet stations, reduce ATA by .5. Cannot be jettisoned.
Can carry 2 AIM--9L or AIM-120 on wingtips in all configurations.
2 600 USG drop tanks, , AXQ-14 data link pod, 2 GBU-15
2 600 USG drop tanks, , 4 AGM-65D Maverick, 2 AIM-9L
Remarks:
24 Block 32 aircraft purchased. Two-seat, fitted with dorsal spine for electronics. These electronics may be the SPS-2000 (2nd Gen ESM/Emitter Locator System) or SPS-3000 (3rd Gen ESM/ELS) for SAM suppression or special equipment for nuclear weapons delivery. Extensive local modifications. Used for attack missions.
1989: : Cleared for Python 3.
1989: : Fitted with Standard ARM for special attack on Syrian SAM sites.
1991 --93: 40 block 42 aircraft purchased. Fitted with AAQ-13/14 and dorsal spine with SPS-3000 (3rd Gen ESM/ELS)
1994: : Python 4 available.
1996: : Fitted with HMS
1999: : Fitted with datalink
2003: : SPICE and JDAM available.
Israel’s F-16I Soufa
F-16I Soufa (Storm) Fighter
Gun Atk: 4
Man Rtng: 4.0/2.0
Size/Signature: Small/Small
In Service: 2004
Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D
Bombsight: Advanced
Sensors: APG-68(v) 9, RWR, Helmet-Mounted Sight.
Performance: Speed in Knots
Throttle Setting
Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
V/Low: 533 (2.2) 650 (2.7) 791 (3.3)
Med: 533 (2.2) 693 (2.9) 974 (4.1)
High: 533 (2.2) 735 (3.1) 1158 (4.8)
Ceiling: 15240 meters
Engine Type: TF
Endurance Data Inflight Refuel: Y/B
Cruise Range: 1573 nm
Int Fuel: 4522 kg
Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add.
300 USG drop tank 927 kg 322 nm
370 USG Drop Tank 1143 kg 400 nm
600 USG Drop Tank 1852 kg
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 8714 kg
Off Guns: 1 M61A1 Vulcan 20mm w/511 rds
Can carry Israeli--built nav and targeting pods on special inlet stations, reduce ATA by . 5. Cannot be jettisoned.
Can carry AIM--120 or AIM-9L/M on wingtip stations in all configurations.
1 300 USG drop tank, , 2 370 USG drop tanks, 2 GBU-31 JDAM or Popeye 2, 2 Python 4.
Remarks:
F-16 Block 52. Two-seat. 102 ordered. Replaces A-4s and F-4s in ground attack role. Fitted with removable conformable tanks, adds 1814 kg fuel (included in stats, use standard F-16C/D Man Rtng and performance if CFTs removed) . CFTs can be removed in 2 hours. Also carries CBU-103/104/105 Wind-Corrected Munitions dispensers, AIM-120 AMRAAM, SPICE guided bombs.
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