Does the Israeli Air Force use F-16s instead of building their own fighter jets? If so, why? - Quora
![Israeli Air Force F-16 A #107. The most successful F-16 in history with 6 (1 shared) jet kills, 1 helicopter kill, and 1 nuclear reactor destroyed. More in comments. (850x500) picture credit: Israeli Air Force F-16 A #107. The most successful F-16 in history with 6 (1 shared) jet kills, 1 helicopter kill, and 1 nuclear reactor destroyed. More in comments. (850x500) picture credit:](https://i.redd.it/bnv3jzi6jvg51.jpg)
Israeli Air Force F-16 A #107. The most successful F-16 in history with 6 (1 shared) jet kills, 1 helicopter kill, and 1 nuclear reactor destroyed. More in comments. (850x500) picture credit:
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File:Israeli Air Force F-16I 469 Tayeset 119 (IDFAF) "Bat (Ha' Atalef)" (28649997154).jpg - Wikimedia Commons
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ISRAELI AIR FORCE SOLE AGGRESSOR SQUADRON HAS TRANSITIONED TO THE F-16C/D "BARAK" - The Aviation Geek Club
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Operation Opera: how 8 Israeli F-16s destroyed an Iraqi nuclear plant 33 years ago today - The Aviationist
Is the Israeli upgraded version for the Israeli Air Force the best and the most advanced F-16? - Quora
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