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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi General Dynamics
First flight 20 July 1971 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1977 1979
Number produced 77 units 4604 units
Average unit price $22 million $75 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 17.9 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2410 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 4,217 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 19,200 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 8,570 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and General Dynamics respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 4,217 km for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 4,604 for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 first flew 3 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1971 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 2,870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 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 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 entered service first in 1977, 2 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.