Recently, Israeli airplanes bombed the Syrian cities of Tartus and Damascus. This Israeli operation is not the first occurrence of its kind. Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, Israel’s jets have launched many assaults. Here are three of the most sophisticated fighter planes ever produced by Israel.

1. F-35 Adir

The Fighter F-35 Adir of the Israeli Air Force

The F-35 is one of Israel’s most well-known fighter planes. Lockheed Martin Corporation produces this American-made fighter aircraft.

The F-35 is often referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter, however Israel designated this aircraft as the F-35 Adir. The additional Hebrew word “Adir” means “mighty” According to the official Lockheed Martin website, this fighter has three variants: the F-35 A, F-35 B, and F-35 C.

The F-35A model is intended to operate from normal runways and is the most prevalent variety. The F-35B can land vertically and on short runways like a helicopter. While the F-35C is a long-range fighter deployed from aircraft carriers, it is utilized as a long-range fighter.

Moreover, this aircraft is equipped with a radar cross section device that decreases radar detection. The F-35 is outfitted with a sensor system that can provide a variety of data and follow the opponent.

2. F-16I Sufa

The Israeli Air Force Sufa Fighter F-16I

Similar to the F-35, the F-16I fighter jet is an American-made aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp. The Hebrew word “Sufa” is embedded in this aircraft and means “storm.”

This plane is a variation of the F-16D Fighting Falcon Block 50 and Block 52 fighter planes. The Israeli Air Force has upgraded the F-16I Sufa fighter jet’s avionics and armament systems to match their requirements. The in-flight avionics system is now equipped with a general avionics system, color display processors, and an interface system as a result of these upgrades.

The F-16I Sufa fighter jet’s navigation equipment includes a charge-coupled device (CCD) television, laser spot tracker, rangefinder, and infrared marker, which make it simpler to detect and track targets. Included in the modifications to the fighter’s navigation system is the Lockheed Martin LANTIRN navigation pod, which is capable of navigation in any weather and situations.

3. F-15I Ra’am

Fighters of the Israeli Air Force F-15I Ra’am

The F-15I Ra’am (ra’am = lightning) is an Israeli fighter aircraft outfitted with cutting-edge technology and powerful weapons. This aircraft is a variant of the better aircraft developed for ground assault, the F-15E Strike Eagle.

This aircraft is capable of engaging targets in any weather and situations. The Israeli-developed F-15I Ra’am fighter plane is equipped with a GPS system, an Elbit display, and a Sight helmet (DASH).

In addition, this fighter aircraft can carry several types of air-to-surface weaponry, including AIM-120, AIM-7, and AIM-9. This aircraft’s thrust can reach twice that of the Pratt & Whitney F-100 PW series turbo engine, allowing it to provide significant performance. The F-15I Ra’am can achieve speeds greater than Mach 2.0 and has a battle radius of about