Was f-16 ever shot down?
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Was f-16 ever shot down?
On 10 February 2018, an Israeli Air Force F-16I was shot down and crashed in northern Israel when it was hit by a Syrian Air Defense Force S-200 surface-to-air missile. Both pilots ejected and safely landed in Israeli territory.
Did Israel shoot down a russian plane?
The Israel Defense Forces accepted responsibility for the airstrikes the following day and expressed sorrow for the Russian plane, downed by Syria’s air defenses….
| Syria missile strikes (September 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 September 2018 |
| Executed by | Israeli Air Force |
Was Pakistani F16 shot down?
Indian officials also claimed to have shot down a PAF’s F-16 jet. Pakistan rejected the Indian claim and said that the PAF did not suffer any losses in the dogfight….2019 Jammu and Kashmir airstrikes.
| Date | 27 February 2019 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir, India33.38°N 74.3°ECoordinates:33.38°N 74.3°E |
Did Israel attack Syria?
On 19 November, after four missiles were fired and intercepted at Israeli-controlled Golan, Israeli aircraft attacked Syrian and Iranian targets in Syria, including advanced air defense systems, surface-to-air missiles, reconnaissance sites and warehouses, the National Defense Building at the Damascus International …
How many F-16 pilots are there?
The USAF operates 1,245 F-16s with 701 with active forces, 490 with Air National Guard and 54 with Reserve.
How many F16 Pakistan have?
Active aircraft
| Aircraft | Origin | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||
| General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon | United States | 85 |
| CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder | Pakistan/China | 138 |
| Dassault Mirage III | France | 135 |
How long can a F-16 fly?
500 miles
In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles (860 kilometers), deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.