Israel Air and Space Force




We get a lot of questions regarding the inventory of the IAF, especially as to the state of its F-15A-D 'Baz' and F-16 fleets. CIGeography has made answering these questions much easier and even provides basing locations for each element of the IAF's flying force.  

Some interesting takeaways from this chart include the fact that the 'Flying Dragon' squadron—the IAF's dedicated aggressor unit—has just six F-16C jets. Also, although so much is made of the IAF's Shavit and Eitam fleet, there are only five of these aircraft in total, but apparently the IAF is looking to bolster that force. And always something that was puzzling to us is that the IAF retains a cadre of just ten KC-707 tankers. It seems like such a small fleet versus the country's large tactical fighter force would be stretched far too thin during a sustained air operation against Iran, at least without the USAF's help.

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