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 …
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' …
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 …
Inside the IDF’s F-16 strikes on Damascus - The Jerusalem Post
Apr 6, 2025 · Discussing the F-16 versus other combat aircraft, IDF sources noted that each one is an important part of the air force, and every platform has its different advantages, with the …
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.
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 …
Netz 107 - Wikipedia
Netz 107 is a General Dynamics F-16A block 10 Fighting Falcon of the Israeli Air Force, tail number 107. Netz 107 participated in Operation Opera, bombing the Osiraq nuclear reactor, …
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.
February 2018 Israel–Syria incident - Wikipedia
On 10 February 2018, an Israeli F-16 was shot down by the Syrian air defenses after conducting an air raid on Iran-backed positions inside Syrian territory. The aircraft was part of a larger …
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.