IDF Aircraft
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The Israeli Air Force (IAF) operates a modern and diverse fleet of aircraft, primarily sourced from the United States, but often modified with Israeli technology.
Here’s an overview of the main categories and types of aircraft used by the IAF as of recent years:
Fighter Aircraft
1. F-35I “Adir”
• Variant of the F-35A Lightning II, customized for Israeli needs.
• Stealth multirole fighter.
• Features Israeli electronic warfare systems and mission software.
2. F-15I “Ra’am”
• Modified version of the F-15E Strike Eagle.
•Long-range, all-weather strike capabilities.
3. F-16I “Sufa”
• Advanced version of the F-16D.
• Heavily modified with Israeli avionics and systems.
4. F-15A/B/C/D
• Older F-15 models, still in use for air superiority missions.
Helicopters
1. AH-64 Apache
• Attack helicopter used in both A and D (Longbow) variants.
• Called “Peten” (A variant) and “Saraph” (D variant) in Israeli service.
2. UH-60 Black Hawk
• Known as “Yanshuf” in Israel.
• Used for transport, medevac, and special operations.
3. CH-53 Yas’ur
• Heavy-lift helicopter.
• Being replaced by the CH-53K King Stallion (future acquisition).
Transport & Tanker Aircraft
1. C-130 Hercules (Shimshon/Karnaf)
• Used for transport, paratroopers, and special ops.
2. Boeing 707 (Re’em)
• Aerial refueling and cargo transport.
3. KC-46 Pegasus
• On order to replace aging 707 tankers.
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
1. Gulfstream G550 “Shavit” & “Eitam”
• Used for SIGINT (signals intelligence) and AEW&C (airborne early warning and control).
• Equipped with Israeli radar and electronics.
2. Heron, Eitan (Heron TP) UAVs
• Long-range unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaissance and strike.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Israel is a world leader in UAV technology, with many types in service:
• Heron
• Hermes 450 / 900
• Skylark
• Harop (loitering munition or “kamikaze drone”)
Let me know if you’d like a comparison with other air forces, specific aircraft details, or images/diagrams of any of these!
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