F-35I Adir
Type: Stealth Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin / IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) / Elbit Systems
First Deployed: 2016
Overview
The F-35I Adir (Hebrew: "Mighty One") is Israel's customized version of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II. Developed through a unique agreement between Israel and the United States, the Adir incorporates Israeli-developed electronic warfare systems, communication systems, and other indigenous avionics while retaining the core F-35A stealth airframe. The Israel Air Force (IAF) began receiving F-35Is in 2016 and the aircraft became operational in 2017. Israel is the only nation permitted by the US to integrate its own systems into the F-35 platform. The Adir has reportedly seen combat use, making the IAF the first air force to employ the F-35 in combat operations. Israel has procured 50 aircraft with plans for additional orders.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| radar | AN/APG-81 AESA radar |
| range | 2,220 km (combat radius 1,100 km) |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 (191 kN with afterburner) |
| length | 15.67 m |
| wingspan | 10.7 m |
| max_speed | 1,960 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| unit_cost | ~$100 million USD |
| weapons_load | 8,160 kg external + 900 kg internal |
| service_ceiling | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Operators
- Israel
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