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.Israeli Lockheed Martin IAF F-16I "Fighting Falcon" (Sufa) Storm Multirole Fighter
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.Academy
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.1:32
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| Builder: | .The Libertine
| | Item Status: | .Built To Order / Pre-Order
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Award winner built and painted Lockheed Martin Israeli F-16I "Sufa" Storm with realistic weathering finish. Huge 32 scale size. Beautiful IAF camo color scheme with accurate unit markings. Top building quality with incredible detail overall and super accurate scale on each part. Add on PE photo-etched and metal parts. Finely conform perfectly recessed panel lines and rivets. Beautifully cockpit details. Intricately detailed wheel wells and landing gear. Add armaments and more add on details.
* Top building quality with superb detail overall.
* Huge size of very high level on detailing throughout the whole model.
* Very high standard accuracy on each parts.
* Add on brass photo-etched upgrade parts.
* Finely conform perfectly panel lines and rivets.
* Crystal clear transparencies canopy.
* Accurate cockpit details with dashboard and more.
* Twin eject seat with sharp details including seatbelt and more.
* The vertical wing with sharp rudder details.
* Leading edge flaps are molded separately as are trailing edge flaps with everything hanging out.
* Also features a full intake duct with some really nice details that go into the main wheel wells.
* The exhaust nozzle is excellent, containing full internal detail。
* Even to the point that the afterburner flame holder ring is correctly positioned downstream from the turbine discs.
* Compressor blades are visible with details.
* Full internal detail is proved on the speed brake petals allowing these to be displayed in the open position.
* Nicely detailed landing gear and wheel bay.
* All of the Israeli new conformal specific antenna plates, ECM bulges, and various panels are all supplied.
* Huge assortment of armaments and more add on details.
Wide variety of US and Israeli externals to choose from:
2 x GBU-31(V)3 JDAM
2 x GBU-31(V)1 JDAM
2 x GBU-38 JDAM
2 x GBU-12 Paveway II LGB
2 x AGM-130
2 x AIM-120B AMRAAM
2 x Python-4
1 x 300 gallon centerline tank
2 x 370 gallon wing tanks
2 x 600 gallon wing tanks
1 x AAQ-13 LANTIRN navigation pod
1 x LITENING targeting pod
2 x AIM-9M
2 x AIM-9X
2 x AGM-88 HARM
1 x ALQ-184
More weapons options:
HTS pod
LANTIRN targeting pod
Markings are provided you can chose:
F-16I, 422, 253 Sqn `Negev`
F-16I, 494, 119 Sqn `Bat`
F-16I, 878, 201 Sqn `The One`
F-16I, 857, 107 Sqn `Knights of the Orange Tail`
Buffing and polishing to remove mold seam. Base color with primer and putty for better surface detail. Airbrushed and painted with multicolor. Add clear paint for good finishing on decal applying. Wash to enhance the surface detail increase the appearance of depth including panels, doors, rivets, and more. Brushing to emphasis and highlighting texture with edge for good wear, tear and fading. Filter out the contrast and blend color effects with air flow marks. Real life nozzle burned multicolor representing. Great detail paint job on grease with staining appearing and more on real life weathering. Final protective layer for long term collection.
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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 F-16I is different from any other F-16, including those of the U.S. Air Force. The celebration of its unveiling off the Lockheed Martin assembly line was held on November 14, 2003. Israel has ordered 102 of the fighter jets and the first shipment is expected to arrive in Israel by February 2004. The acquisition is the largest Israeli acquisition from Lockheed Martin and is expected to raise the number of the IAF`s fleet of F-16s to 362, second only to the United States Air Force. Israel also has an strong relationship with U.S.-based Lockheed Martin. According to John Bean, Lockheed Martin`s Vice President of F-16 programs, "This program illustrates the strong bond between Lockheed Martin and Israel; we hope to strengthen that relationship through our continuing commitment to this program." The development of the F-16I involved extensive cooperation between American and Israeli defense industries.
Shaul Mofaz, the Israeli Minister of Defense, was present at the unveiling ceremony. According to Mofaz, "This is a key moment in our national defense history. The F-16I`s strong characteristics elevate our air force to a new level of capability. This acquisition not only enhances our military strength but contributes to our nation through significant industrial cooperation."
The F-16I will be equipped with both U.S. and Israeli made weapons. The F-16I, with its expanded radius of operation, can reach as far away as Iran and Libya without refueling. Its 23,600-kilogram takeoff weight means that it has a greater capacity for weaponry than conventional F-16s. The F-16I will be the first F-16 in the Israeli arsenal armed with the AMRAAM air-to-air missile, given it the ability to shoot down other jets within 50 kilometers. Its radar, the Northrop Grumman APG-68, is also more advanced than any other in the IAF fleet. The F-16I is also equipped with the Synthetic Aperture Radar system and Litening navigation pod, which gives the F-16I all-weather, day and night attack capabilities. It also has internally mounted FLIR (forward looking infrared) viewers and state-of-the-art systems hardware from Lahav - a division of Israel Aircraft Industries. The technology from Lahav allows simultaneous and multi-target engagement and increased survivability. The "Sufa" also contains side fuel tanks, which allow for increased weapons capabilities underwing. A two-seater, an advanced weapons specialist can sit behind the pilot.
Despite the $4.5 billion price tag, the Israelis think their investment in the F-16I is a strong investment. According to one of the three squadron commanders, "This is a jet that doesn`t exist elsewhere. We did not buy a jet that has experience in the U.S. air force." He continues, "We don`t think about the price of the jet in terms of dollars, but in the defense of the State of Israel."
The three squadrons of F-16Is are expected to be fully operational by 2008. They will be based in the Ramon airbase in the Negev. The development of the F-16I is also expected to increase development and support commerce in the Negev region. The F-16I aircraft will replace aging IAF aircraft, including some, like the A-4 Skyhawks and F-4E Phantom IIs, dating from the 1960s and 1970s.
Upon the unveiling of the aircraft, Israel`s Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said, "I look at the baby and it`s strong and impressive -- and I hope it will make peace."
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