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AMX vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

AMX vs F-16 Fighting Falcon at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 2,178 km/h, range 3,336 vs 4,217 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 19,200 kg, built 200 vs 4,604 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
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 $18.8 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 2178 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 4,217 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,240 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 12,701 kgf
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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 2,178 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,018 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the AMX's 3,336 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 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 $19 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.