F-35I Adir

F-35I Adir

Type: 5th Generation Stealth Fighter

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Israel

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin / Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) / 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

crew1
radarAN/APG-81 AESA radar
range2,220 km (combat radius 1,100 km)
enginePratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 (191 kN with afterburner)
length15.67 m
wingspan10.7 m
max_speed1,960 km/h (Mach 1.6)
unit_cost~$100 million USD
weapons_load8,160 kg external + 900 kg internal
service_ceiling15,240 m (50,000 ft)

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