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F-16I Sufa “Knights of the Orange Tail” Die-Cast Model
Developed as from the Block 52 variant of the Fighting Falcon, the F-16I Sufa, or “Storm” is an advanced two-seat design with upgraded electronics, avionics, and fuel capacity.
Developed as from the Block 52 variant of the Fighting Falcon, the F-16I Sufa, or “Storm” is an advanced two-seat design with upgraded electronics, avionics, and fuel capacity. It was intended to increase situational awareness with the second crew member, take on an improved radar unit, and increase the fuel capacity with a pair of conformal fuel tanks, located on the sides of the fuselage.
Beyond the 43% increase in fuel capacity, the Sufa includes a new electronic warfare system on the top of the jet, known as the spine. This includes an increased number of chaff and flare launchers alongside the more powerful ECM equipment to jam enemy communications and radar. This electronics upgrade also incorporates the new APG-68VX synthetic aperture radar in the nose, with the claimed ability to find targets on the ground in any weather, day or night. This is especially helpful in the dusty and harsh environments of Israel, where sandstorms might impede tracking of standard units. Beyond these major changes, the Sufa also takes on a Helmet Mounted Display, ALE-50 aerial target decoys, and the General Electric F-100-PW229 engine which shares commonality with the Israeli “Baz” F-15s in service.
Serving in Operation Breaking Dawn, this F-16I is one of 102 in the Israeli fleet that fly alongside earlier “Netz” and “Barak” variants of the F-16 as well as the “Baz” F-15s. It is painted with a tri-color, sand and mottled green camouflage with often vibrant orange designs on the tail. Die-Cast version has an accurate paint scheme, etched panel lines, pad printed decals, optional landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight. Also includes the full set of weaponry, including 4 air-to-air missiles, 8 guided bombs, fuel tanks, and targeting pods. Measures 8.25”l with a 5.25” wingspan at 1:72 scale.
- Features a high-quality paint scheme, etched panel lines and pad printed decals that reflect #803 of the 107th Squadron at Hatzerim Air Base.
- Antennas, reflective lights, and surface details have been carefully added to the model, with an included targeting pod and pre-installed conformal fuel tanks.
- Includes deployed or retracted landing gear and a display stand to show the aircraft in flight, with a set of 4 air-to-air missiles, two types of guided bombs, 2 targeting pods, and 2 fuel tanks.
- Has an opening canopy and pair of pilot figurines which can be placed in the cockpit.
- Measures 8.25”l with a 5.25” wingspan at 1:72 Scale.
- Highly collectible and officially licensed by Lockheed Martin and IAI.