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  1. First Batch 44 F-4E Phantom, New builds for Israel Defense Force Air Force, Peace Echo I

    , they equiped 201 Sqn & 69 Sqn

      

    4 McDonnell Douglas F-4E-38-MC Phantom  
    68-0396/0399
                    
    0396 (MSN 3492)     to Israel Defense Force AF Sep 3, 1969 as 01, 661, and 161 (or as 01, 101, and 601).  69 Squadron.
    107 Squadron.  119 Squadron.  Oct 7, 1973: Written off? Or on Aug 3, 1970? Also noted as surviving to be put into storage at Ovda AB?
     
    0397 (MSN 3493)     to Israel Defense Force AF Sep 3, 1969 as 04, 104, 601, and 604.  201 Squadron.  Crashed near Ajaloun, Jordan Nov 17, 1969.
    0398 (MSN 3494)     to Israel Defense Force AF Sep 3, 1969 as 08, 108, 608, and 156. Converted to RF-4X prototype?
    107 Squadron.   201 Squadron.   1997: 119 Squadron.   WFU in 1997 and preserved at Hatzerim AB.
    0399 (MSN 3497)     to Israel Defense Force AF Sep 3, 1969 as 610, 10, 110, and 117 (maybe).  107 Squadron
     
    8 McDonnell Douglas F-4E-39-MC Phantom 
    68-0414/17 - 0434/37  
                           
    0414 (MSN 3523)     to Israel Defense Force AF Aug 1969 as 615. 201 Squadron. Shot down by SAM over Syria Oct 7, 1973.
     0415 (MSN 3524)     to Israel Defense Force AF Oct 1969 as 18, 618, and 166.  201 Squadron Crashed near Elmaza/Damascus, Syria Oct 13, 1973 due to battle damage.
     0416 (MSN 3528)     to Israel Defense Force AF Oct 1969 as 20, 120, 220 and 620. 201 Squadron. Shot down by SAM near Ismailya, Egypt Oct 17, 1973.  Both crewmen killed.
     0417 (MSN 3529)     to Israel Defense Force AF Oct 1969 as 122, 222, 622, and 601 (maybe).  69 Squadron.107 Squadron.  201 Squadron.   WFU at Hatzerim AB in 1997.
             
    0434 (MSN 3561)     to Israel Defense Force AF Oct 1969 as 126.  WFU at Hatzerim AB
    0435 (MSN 3563)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 129 and 305 crashed after collision with F-4E 310.  Wreck preserved.
    0436 (MSN 3567)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969.  Written off
    0437 (MSN 3568)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 35, 235, and 635.  201 Squadron. Shot down by SAM near Kantra/Port Said, Egypt Oct 18, 1973.
     12 McDonnell Douglas F-4E-40-MC Phantom  
    68-0454/57-0469/72-0484/87
                          
    0454 (MSN 3602)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 200. Written off
    0455 (MSN 3604)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 39 and 139.  107 Squadron.  1/22/1984: Crashed after wingtip folded up in flight
    0456 (MSN 3605)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 640. 201 Squadron,  Shot down by MiG-21 near Benu/Banka Bridge, Egypt Oct 11, 1973
    0457 (MSN 3608)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969.  Written off
    0469 (MSN 3630)     to Israel Defense Force AF Nov 1969 as 102,  69 Squadron
    0470 (MSN 3631)     to Israel Defense Force AF Dec 1969 as 109 and 609. 105 Squadron.  201 Squadron.. Crashed Jun 4, 1978 after collision with A-4 319
    
     
    0471 (MSN 3633)     to Israel Defense Force AF Dec 1969
    0472 (MSN 3635)     to Israel Defense Force AF Dec 1969 as 17 and 117.  W/o May 15, 1975
             
    0484 (MSN 3658)     to Israel Defense Force AF Jan 1970 as 206. W/o
    0485 (MSN 3659)             to Israel Defense Force AF Jan 1970 as 206. 105 Squadron.  W/o
    0486 (MSN 3661)     to Israel Defense Force AF Jul 1970 as 03, 103, and 633. 69 Squadron.  Shot down by SAM over Golan Heights, 
                           Syria Oct 7, 1973
    0487 (MSN 3663)     to Israel Defense Force AF Feb 1970 as 36, 136, and 210.  69 Squadron. Shot down by MiG-21 over Syria Apr 2, 1970.
     

    20 McDonnell Douglas F-4E-41-MC Phantom 

    68-0499/0502

                          

    0499 (MSN 3682)     to Israel Defense Force AF Jan 1970 as 134.  WFU 1997 at Hatzerim AB

     0500 (MSN 3683)     to Israel Defense Force AF Feb 1970.  W/o

     0501 (MSN 3685)     to Israel Defense Force AF Feb 1970.  W/o

     0502 (MSN 3686)     to Israel Defense Force AF Feb 1970 as 64, 264, 664, and 321. 119 Squadron. W/o in training accident Mar 6, 1970.  Currently preserved at Hatzerim AB

     

    0519 (MSN 3714)     to Israel Defense Force AF Jul 1970 as 495.  W/o

    0520 (MSN 3715)     to Israel Defense Force AF Jul 1970 as 142 and 242. 119 Squadron. Shot down by SAM over Suez Canal, Egypt Oct 20, 1973

    0521 (MSN 3716)     to Israel Defense Force AF Mar 1970.  W/o

    0522 (MSN 3718)     to Israel Defense Force AF Apr 1970 as 177. 69 Squadron. Shot down by SAM over Suez Canal, Egypt Oct 7, 1973.

    0523 (MSN 3719)     to Defense Force Israel AF Mar 1970.

    0524 (MSN 3721)     to Defense Force Israel AF Mar 1970 as 180 and 171.

                           WFU at Hatzerim AF in 1998.

    0525 (MSN 3722)     to Israel Defense Force AF Mar 1970 as 73, 273, and 673. 201 Squadron.  Shot down by MiG-21 near Benhu AB/Banka Bridge, Egypt Oct 11, 1973.  Both crewmen killed.                    

    0539 (MSN 3743)     to Israel AF Jun 1970.  W/o
    0540 (MSN 3744)     to Israel AF Apr 1970 as 178.  Upgraged to Kurnass as 578.  Currently preserved at Hatzerim AB.
    0541 (MSN 3746)     to IDF/AF May 1970 as 215. (107th Sqn) crashed near Jabal Marava, Egypt due to hydraulics failure Oct 9, 1973.
    0542 (MSN 3747)     to Israel AF May 1970
    0543 (MSN 3748)     to Israel AF Apr 1970.  W/o
    0544 (MSN 3751)     to Israel AF May 1970 as 187.  69 Squadron.   119 Squadron,  Currently preserved at Hatzerim AB
     
    0545 (MSN 3752)     to Israel AF May 1970 as 128, 628 and 154.  69 Squadron.  107 Squadron.  119 Squadron Crashed into Mediterranean Sea after collision with F-4 128 Jun 23, 1972.  Pilot killed.
    0546 (MSN 3754)     to IDF/AF Jun 1970 as 222. Crashed into Mediterranean Sea after a mid-air collision with an IDF/AF F-16A (ex 79-0328) Jan 20, 1981. The pilot was killed as well as the pilot of the F-16A, the RIO was rescued.
    0547 (MSN 3755)     to Israel AF May 1970 as 682.  W/o
    
     

    6 New builds RF-4E for Israel Defense Force Air Force, Peace Echo I

     

     

    69-7590/7595    6 McDonnell Douglas RF-4E-45-MC Phantom

                                    

    7590 (MSN 4041, IDFAF 194)      69 Squadron  shot down by Egyptian SAMs Nov 9, 1973.  Pilot ejected and POW, navigator killed.

    7591 (MSN 4050, IDFAF 195)       reregistered as 495. 69 Squadron.  201 Squadron

    7592 (MSN 4061, IDFAF 196)       reregistered as 496.  69 Squadron.  107 Squadron.  119 Squadron. 201 Squadron.   Currently preserved at Hatzerim AB.

    7593 (MSN 4072, IDFAF 197)       reregistered as 497. 201 Squadron.  WFU at OVDA AB Aug 2004.

    7594 (MSN 4080, IDFAF 198)       reregistered as 488.  107 Squadron.  201 Squadron. Shot down by SA-2 over Egypt Nov 9, 1973.

    7595 (MSN 4088, IDFAF 199)       reregistered as 489.  Shot down over Egypt Nov 9, 1973?        Or a confusion with above?

                          

    
     

    Ex USAF for Israel Defense Force Air Force, Peace Echo III    

     

    18 ex-USAF F-4E delivered during 1970 to equip 119 Sqn

    69-7224/7226–7237/7250   McDonnell Douglas F-4E-43-MC Phantom

     

    7224 (MSN 3887)     to Israel Defense Force Air Force as 124 and 624 Sep 1970, Peace Echo III.  107 Squadron. 119 Squadron.  Shot down by SAM near Ismaila, Egypt Oct 6, 1973.  Both crewmen killed.

     7225 (MSN 3889)     to Israel Defense Force Air Force as 125 and 330 Sep 1970, Peace Echo III.105 Squadron.  119 Squadron.   201 Squadron.  WFU at Ovda AB May 2000.

     7226 (MSN 3890)     to Israel Defense Force Air Force as 127 Sep 1970, Peace Echo III.  69 Squadron. 1972: 119 Squadron.  Currently preserved at Hatzerim AB

     7227 (MSN 3891)     USAF 4th TFW.  To Israel Defense Force Air Force as 126 and 147 Sep 1970, Peace Echo III.         W/o Sep 24, 1974.

    7237 (MSN 3908)     to IDFAF Oct 1970 as 113, 69 Squadron.  105 Squadron.  107 Squadron. 119 Squadron.  1998: Withdrawn from use at Hatzerim AB.Preserved at Ramat David AB, Israel.

     7238 (MSN 3909)     to IDFAF Oct 1970 as 114 and 140

     7239 (MSN 3910)     to IDFAF Oct 1970 as 122.  WFU at Hatzerim AB

     7240 (MSN 3911)     to IDFAF Oct 1970 as 123. 69 Squadron.  W/o

     7241 (MSN 3912)     to IDFAF Nov 1970 as 119 and 109.  119 Squadron.

    Upgraded as Kurnass no. 519. 201 Squadron,   WFU at Ovda AB May 2005.

     7242 (MSN 3914)     to IDFAF Nov 1970 as 177.  69 Squadron.,Shot down by SAM over Suez Canal, Egypt Oct 7, 1973.

     7243 (MSN 3915)     to IDFAF Dec 1970 as 156.  WFU at Hatzerim AB

    72 44 (MSN 3918)     to IDFAF Nov 1970 as 170 and 152.  WFU at Hatzeim AB Jan 1997

     7245 (MSN 3920)     USAF 36th TFW,  to IDFAF Dec 1970 as 125, 153, 175, and 575.  WFU at Ovda AB Aug 2004.

     7246 (MSN 3921)     to IDFAF Jan 1971

     7247 (MSN 3922)     to IDFAF Dec 1970 as 158, 212, and 612. 105 Squadron.1998: Withdrawn from use at Hatzerim AB

     7248 (MSN 3924)    to IDFAF Dec 1970 as 129. 69 Squadron Shot down by SAM over Egypt Jul 5, 1970 or Oct 1973?  Remains of aircraft currently displayed in a museum in Cairo, Egypt

     7249 (MSN 3925)     to IDFAF Nov 1970 as 122 and 222.  Crashed while landing Jan 20, 1981

     7250 (MSN 3926)     to IDFAF Jan 1971 as 265 and 201. 105 Squadron.  107 Squadron. W/o at uncertain date.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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  2. MiG-29A Series 9-12

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    UPGRADE NEW VERSIONS

    MiG-29S (Product 9.13)

    The MiG-29S, given the NATO reporting code "Fulcrum-C", features flight control system improvements; a total of four new computers provide better stability augmentation and controllability with an increase of 2° in angle of attack (AoA). An improved mechanical-hydraulic flight control system allows for greater control surface deflections. The MiG-29S has a dorsal hump, which led to its nickname "Fatback", houses the L-203BE Gardenyia-1 ECM system. The MiG-29S can carry 1,150 l (250 imp gal; 300 US gal) under wing drop tanks and a centerline tank. The inboard underwing hardpoints allow a tandem pylon arrangement for carrying a larger payload of 4,000 kg (8,800 lb). Overall maximum gross weight has been raised to 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Built only for domestic use. Early MiG-29S featured an IRST sighting system; the MiG-29S improvement kit includes the Phazotron N019M radar and Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) to reduce dependence on ground support equipment; MiG MAPO designates this as MiG-29SD. Improvements to software and processing capabilities enables the tracking of up to 10 targets and the simultaneous engagement of two with the R-77 missile. The MiG-29S also has a limited ground-attack capability.

    MiG-29SE

    Export model of MiG-29S with slightly downgraded N-019ME radar with multiple target tracking ability and RVV-AE (R-77 missile) compatibility. The first export model MiG-29 with underwing drop tanks; the inner underwing pylons can carry over 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs in side by side tandem pairs. Its weapons mix includes R-27T1, R-27ER1 and R-27ET1 medium-range missiles. The aircraft can be fitted with active ECM systems, weapons guidance aids, improved built-in check and training systems. The MiG-29SE can simultaneously engage two air targets

     

    MiG-29SM (Product 9.13M)

    Similar to the 9.13, but with the ability to carry guided air-to-surface missiles and TV- and laser-guided bombs. NATO reporting code is "Fulcrum-C".

    MiG-29SM (SyAF)

    For the Syrian Air Force, and based on the MiG-29SM, except the Syrian MiG-29SM uses the 9.12 airframe. RAC MiG developed a special variant for Syria.

     

    MiG-29SMT (Product 9.17)

    The MiG-29SMT is an upgrade package for first-generation MiG-29s (9.12 to 9.13) containing enhancements intended for the MiG-29M variant. Additional fuel tanks in a further enlarged spine provide a maximum flight range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi) on internal fuel. The cockpit has an enhanced HOTAS design, two 152 mm × 203 mm (6.0 in × 8.0 in) colour liquid crystal MFDs and two smaller monochrome LCDs. The MiG-29A was not designed for an advanced air-to-ground capability, this is substantially improved by the SMT upgrade; features include air-to-ground radar detection and integrated air-to-ground guided weapons.[162] The upgraded Zhuk-ME radar provides similar features to the MiG-29M. The power plant are upgraded RD-33 ser.3 engines with afterburning thrust rated at 81 kN (18,000 lbf) each. The weapons load was increased to 4,500 kg (9,900 lb) on six underwing and one ventral hardpoints, with similar weapon choices as for the MiG-29M. The upgraded aircraft can also accommodate non-Russian origin avionics and weapons

     

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  3. Mirage F1EDA

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    PLEASE IRAQUI MIRAGE F-1 SERIES

    Iraq

    During the late 1970s, Iraq placed an order for a variant of the Mirage F1, designated as the Mirage F1EQ, which were specially modified for extended range to perform strike missions and were dissimilar to any of the models operated by the French Air Force. During this period, France was a major supplier of military equipment to the nation; in 1983, the former loaned several Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard to Iraq while the latter was awaiting the delivery of the Mirage F1EQ, which experienced a protracted development period and thus the delay of deliveries. The Super Étendard had been strongly advocated for by Dassault, who had feared the potential cancellation of the sizable Mirage F1 order by Iraq if the request was not granted.

    In 1982, it was agreed to reconfigure several of the under-order Iraqi Mirages F1s from a general combat configuration into a dedicated ground attack platform, adopting Thomson-CSF-built sophisticated electronic warfare equipment and a vastly-increased payload capacity, which included the newly developed AS-30air-to-surface missile. In this role, the Mirage F1 was used to replace Iraq's aging fleet of Hawker Hunters. In September 1985, an agreement was signed between Dassault and Iraq for the delivery of a further 24 aircraft.

    During the Iran–Iraq War, Iraq's Mirage F1EQs were used intensively for interception, ground attack and anti-shipping missions.[45] The Mirage F1EQ allowed for Iraqi strikes to be conducted over a greater combat radius into Iran than had been previously possible.[46] In November 1981, an Iraqi Mirage F1 accounted for the first Iranian F-14 Tomcat to be shot down, followed by several more in the following months, giving the previously timid Iraqi Air Force new confidence in air-to-air combat engagements with the Iranians.[47] According to research by journalist Tom Cooper, during the war 33 Iraqi Mirage F1s were shot down by Iranian F-14s[48] and two were downed by Iranian F-4 Phantom II units.[49] Iraqi F1EQs claimed at least 35 Iranian aircraft, mostly F-4s and Northrop F-5E Tiger IIs, but also several F-14 Tomcats.

    On 14 September 1983, a pair of Turkish Air Force F-100F Super Sabre fighter jets of 182 Filo “Atmaca” penetrated Iraqi airspace. A Mirage F-1EQ of the Iraqi Air Force intercepted the flight and fired a Super 530F-1 missile at them. One of the Turkish fighter jets (s/n 56-3903) was shot down and crashed in Zakhovalley near the Turkish-Iraqi border. The plane's pilots reportedly survived the crash and were returned to Turkey. The incident was not made public by either side, although some details surfaced in later years. The incident was revealed in 2012 by Turkish Defence Minister İsmet Yılmaz, in response to a parliamentary question by Republican People’s Party (CHP) MP Metin Lütfi Baydar in the aftermath of the downing of a Turkish F-4 Phantom II in Syria, in 2012.

    On 17 May 1987, an Iraqi Mirage F1 fired a pair of Exocet missiles at the United States Navy (USN) warship USS Stark as it patrolled the Persian Gulf, causing extensive damage to the ship and killing 37 members of Stark's crew. The exact motive and orders of the pilot remain unclear, although Iraq later apologized for the attack, referring to the incident as "a mistake" and blaming Iran.

    Prior to the outbreak of the 1991 Gulf War, Iraqi's Mirage F1EQ fleet was the second most numerous type operated by the Iraqi Air Force (the most numerous being the MiG-21). On 17 January 1991, during the opening minutes of the conflict, an unarmed, United States Air Force (USAF) EF-111, crewed by Captain James A. Denton and Captain Brent D. Brandon scored a kill against an Iraqi Mirage F1EQ, which they managed to maneuver into the ground, making it the only F-111 to achieve an aerial victory over another aircraft.Later in the war, an Iraqi Mirage piloted by Capt. Nafie Al-Jubouri successfully downed an American EF-111 Raven through aerial maneuvering as it crashed while attempting to avoid a missile fired by Al-Jubouri.

    Coalition forces shot down several Iraqi F1s during the Gulf War, such as six F1EQs that were shot down by USAF F-15 Eagles. A pair of F1EQs, which were preparing to carry out a Beluga cluster bomb attack on Saudi oil facilities were shot down by a Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15C. Of a pre-conflict force of 88 Mirage F1EQs, 23 were destroyed in the war, a further six were damaged, 24 were flown to Iran and interned; only 23 aircraft remained in service by the end of the Gulf War. Of the 23 destroyed Iraqi Mirage F1EQs, 9 were claimed to have been destroyed in aerial combat.

    • Mirage F1EQ : Export version of the Mirage F1E for Iraq. 16 built.
    • Mirage F1EQ-2 : Single-seat air defence fighter version for Iraq. 16 built.
    • Mirage F1EQ-4 : Single-seat multi-role fighter, ground-attack, reconnaissance version for Iraq. 28 built.
    • Mirage F1EQ-5 : Single-seat anti-shipping version for Iraq. 20 built.
    • Mirage F1EQ-6 : Single-seat anti-shipping version for Iraq. 30 built.

    Iraqi Air Force received 106 F1EQ & 15 F1BQ between 31 January 1981 and 1989, with a further 4 EQs and 4 trainers undelivered due to Iraq's inability to pay and the UN arms embargo imposed following the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. 

    In early 2011, the French government offered to update and refurbish 18 French-held F1 Mirages and sell these to the Iraqi Air Force

    Mirage F1E

     

     
     

     

     

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  4. SKIN MOD IN CONSTRUCCION

    The Iraqi Air Force is the latest customer for the venerable viper. A total of 18 airframes was ordered in 2011, although that number could still rise in the coming years. In October of 2012 a first follow-on buy of another 18 airframes was announced bringing the total on 36 jets so far.

    In September of 2008 the Iraqi government first expressed an interest in buying up to 36 advanced F-16s to reduce its reliance on US air power and potentially allow more American forces to withdraw from the country according the US military.

    In the following months, this order was more then once written in some dedicated press, but since early 2009 everything went silent about this acquisition. Finally, in March of 2010 the Iraqi government formally requested 24 F-16C/D fighters from the US. Iraq made it clear that it want's up to 96 fighters in the end.

    Initial Order

    In 2011 a final order for 18 airframes was announced. It is anticipated that they will consist of 12 C-models and 6 D-models. This order should make it possible for the Iraqi Air Force to defend some of the country for themselves instead of relying on Coalition forces to act on that behalf. Althoug no-one is convinced that this small fighter force will be able to support this mission over the entire territory. Further orders in the future would seem relevant in order to strengthen the Iraqi fighter force.

    Folow-On order

    Right after the closure of the first contract it was announced that Iraq already made a request for another batch of 18 F-16s on December 12th, 2011. This deal was finally concluded in October of 2012 with another batch of 18 F-16s to be acquired. These jets have the same configuration as the first 18 airframes and should be delivered before 2018. Division between C-models and D-models is 16 C's and 2 D's.

    Program Model Block Qty. Serials Delivered
    Initial Order F-16C Block 52      12   1607-1618        2014-2015
    F-16D Block 52 6 1601-1606 2014-2015
    Follow-On Order F-16C Block 52 16 1621-1636 2016-2017
    F-16D Block 52 2 1619-1620 2016-201

    Modifications & Armament

    Goodrich DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system

    Iraq has selected Goodrich Corporation's DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system for use on F-16 fighters. A total of 4 systems was ordered in 2012 in a $71.45 million program.

    The DB-110 digital, real-time, tactical reconnaissance system allows pilots to capture images day or night using electro-optical sensor technology.The camera is enclosed in a 19ft (6m) pod mounted on the underside of an aircraft. Images are fed in real time into a ground station. The camera itself can be easily directed via receiver units situated within the pod to focus in on a particular area.

    Imagery is viewed on the F-16's cockpit video display, enabling the navigator to verify targets and conduct tasks such as battle damage assessment. The Polish F-16s will be the first Fighting Falcons to be outfitted with this technology.

    http://www.f-16.net/f-16_users_article36.html

     

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