Israeli Air Force F-16I SUFA

The F-16I nicknamed "Sufa" (Storm) is manufactured by
"Lockheed Martin" and equipped with a "Pratt & Whitney" engine as
well as advanced systems developed in Israel according to the IAF's
specifications by the country's defense industries.


Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT) - These tanks are
manufactured by the  "Israel Aircraft Industries"  and increase the
aircraft's amount of internal fuel by 50%. Their purpose is to
significantly prolong the aircraft's flight range and ability to
remain in the air. The tanks are installed the plane's back and
conform to it's figure.

AGP-68(V)X Radar - Synthetic aperture radar
(SAR) enabling the tracking of ground targets day or night, at any
type of weather. The radar improves target-tracking performance and
allows for automatic targeting instead of manual, thus saving valuable
time. The radar also features improvements in the field of aerial
targets including aquistion range and tracking quality.

Helmet Mounted Cueing System - An Israeli
development. On top of the goggles which F-16I pilots and navigators
wear is displayed various aircraft information such as height, speed
and weapon systems data. This data be linked to the system, enabling
the weapons to be launched on an enemy target using sight only. In
addition, a camera mounted in the helmet records that which the pilot
views allowing examining what the pilot saw in flight during
debriefing.

Dorsal spine Avionics Compartment - An
integral part of the advanced systems installed in the plane was
developed precisely to the IAF's specifications by the country's
defense industries. According to the IAF's traditions, The F-16I is
equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems developed in Israel.
These systems are improved models based on those installed in the F-15I. The aircraft features advanced Israeli communication systems as well.

600-gallon wing tanks - Improving the aircraft's range and persistence. The tanks are mounted on unejectable supports.

Satellite communication - The F-16I features
two new communication devices manufactured by Elta and Rafael,
including a UHF radio with new encoding methods and long distance
relay capabilities.