Israeli Air Force - Wikipedia
On June 7, 1981, eight IAF F-16A fighters covered by six F-15A jets carried out Operation Opera to destroy the Iraqi nuclear facilities at Osiraq. Among the pilots who took part in the attack was Ilan Ramon, later Israel's first astronaut.
Israel’s Fleet of F-15s and F-16s Is Massive—and Highly Specialized
Apr 6, 2020 · Israel operates what may be the world’s largest fleet F-16s. They also have many F-15s, which serve as compact, long-range bombers. F-15I. The F-15I is essentially an F-15E but made...
The ultimate F-16, F-35 and F-22 reference - F-16.net
Of 67 kills achieved by the F-16 world-wide, 47 are accredited to the IDFAF's F-16s. Combat debut of the F-16 was on April 28th, 1981, when an IDFAF F-16 of the 'First Jet Squadron' shot down a Syrian Mi-8 helicopter over Riak, near the Lebanese town of Zahle.
IDF to shutter F-16 fighter jet squadron, making room for new …
May 13, 2020 · Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin decided Tuesday to close the 117th First Jet Squadron, which flies F-16 jets out of northern Israel’s Ramat David airbase. It will be closed in...
Inside the IDF’s F-16 strikes on Damascus - The Jerusalem Post
Apr 6, 2025 · In December, the IDF’s F-16 squadrons, along with other combat aircraft, carried out devastating attacks against the Syrian military’s capabilities to threaten Israel, including flying low over...
F-16I Soufa Multirole Fighter - Air Force Technology
Jun 26, 2020 · F-16I Soufa (Storm) is a modified variant of the F-16D block 50 and 52 fighter and ground attack aircraft, with modified avionics and weapons systems.
Israel is Upgrading Its F-16I Sufa Fighters - The National Interest
Jan 30, 2025 · On Monday, Israeli-based Elbit Systems announced it was awarded an $80 million contract to equip the Sufa variants with an “advanced self-protection suite.” The upgrade will enable the IAF’s fleet...
IDF shutters storied F-16 squadron as it pivots to more …
Sep 30, 2020 · The Israeli Air Force shutters a squadron of F-16 fighter jets as part of the military’s Momentum Plan in a bid to free up resources for more advanced aircraft going forward.
F-16 / F16 - Israeli Weapons
F16 is a multi-role fighter that serves Heyl Ha'avir in attack and interception missions. The plane entered service in 1980, and forms the IAF's backbone to this day.
The ultimate F-16, F-35 and F-22 reference - F-16.net
February 12, 2015 (by Lieven Dewitte) - With an all-time high of seven dogfight victories under its wings and one nuclear reactor bombing, Israel Air Force F-16A Netz No. 107 is being retired and will go on display in the IAF Museum at the Hatzerim air base in the Negev.