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Aircraft: 00-1001
Just being readied for viewing by the press at the roll-out ceremony. Note that the number 253 has another font type than the definate font type of the other vipers. This aircraft in fact is the #401. [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
 LM Aero T/V YD-1
Plant LM Aero
Local C/N
Delivered IDFAF 401
F-16D Block 52
Current IDFAF 401
F-16D Block 52
Status [act]

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Aircraft History

Date Status Local S/N Airforce/Unit Version Name Info
Unknown [act] 401 F-16D Block 52
Scary sight to see IDFAF F-16D block 52 approaching the camera. [Photo by f16doc]

The new F-16I 'Sufa' 253 for the Israeli Air Force at the roll-out ceremony on November 14th, 2003, at LMTAS' Fort Worth facility. The F-16I features a dorsal spine, CFTs, and distributed RWR's, along with improved avionics. This aircraft is armed with AMRAAM's, Python 4, and JDAM's - the gun is covered with a panel. [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
FMS Program: Peace Marble V
F-16I Sufa / Storm
The first new F-16I 'Sufa' (Storm) for the Israeli Air Force. The F-16I features a dorsal spine, CFTs, and distributed RWR's, along with improved avionics. This aircraft is armed with AMRAAM's, Python 4, and LGB's - the gun is covered with a panel. It's also equipped with two 600gal drop tanks and LANTIRN pods.
Apr 2004 [act] 00-1001 USAF 416 FLTS 'ED' F-16D Block 52
IDFAF F-16D block 52 still wearing the Edwards test registration. This should eventually become #401. [Photo by Carl Richards]
For use with the F-16 combined Test Force.
Dec 2006 [act] 401 IDFAF MANAT F-16D Block 52
IDFAF F-16D block 52 #401 from Tayeset 601 is parked on the tarmac at Tel Nof AFB on April 25th, 2012 during an open house. [Photo by Melvin]

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Abbreviations and symbols:
[act] Active [i/a] Instructional Airframe [sto] Stored (e.g. at AMARG)
[cld] Cancelled Order [msh] Involved in Mishap [w/o] Write-off
[con] Converted [o/o] On Order
[des] Destroyed (drone) [pre] Preserved (museum, gateguard) T/V LM Aero Type/Version (Construction) number
[emb] Embargoed [scr] Scrapped Photo Available
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