【Israeli Fighter Jets Equipped with Fuel Tanks, Long-Range Strike on Iran】
The Israeli military released a new video showing Israeli fighter jets conducting a military mission against Iran. The "Storm" (F-16I) twin-seat aircraft is shown in the video with a complete configuration of long-range strike missiles (RAMPAGE) and large-capacity fuel tanks, highlighting Israel's capability for long-range strike operations.
This "Storm" fighter belongs to an upgraded version of the "Falcon" fighter specifically designed for Israel. It largely meets Israel's actual combat needs. In the video, it can be seen that conformal fuel tanks are installed on both sides of the fuselage, and three external fuel tanks are mounted under the wings and on the belly, clearly indicating special design for Israel's long-range strike missions.
It is worth noting that in the past two years, the operational range of the Israeli Air Force has been increasing. Attacks on Iran and the Houthi rebels mean long-range operations, and during this process, fuel supply has become critical. Adding external fuel tanks will undoubtedly further increase the strike range of Israeli aircraft.
This aircraft is configured as a twin-seat model, allowing two pilots to perform more precise division of labor and coordination during complex long-range strike operations, such as one person specializing in flying while the other handles weapon launch.
In the video, the "Storm" fighter launched an air-launched missile (RAMPAGE) developed independently by Israel, with a range of at least 150 kilometers, meaning it can directly attack targets from 150 kilometers away. In addition, the "Storm" fighter also carries advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, mainly to enhance the aircraft's self-defense capabilities in air combat scenarios.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858910729490435/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author alone.