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AMX vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Specifications
AMX F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International General Dynamics
First flight 15 May 1984 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1989 1979
Number produced 200 units 4604 units
Average unit price $13 million $75 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 13.6 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 2410 km/h
Operational range 550 km 546 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 19,200 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 8,570 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 1 x 7,777 kgf
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Overview

The AMX and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AMX International and General Dynamics respectively.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 2.1x the AMX's 1,160 km/h. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 546 km for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 4,604 for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 10 years before the AMX (1974 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The AMX has a longer range at 550 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the AMX at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 10 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.