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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-16I Sufa

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-16I Sufa at a glance — top speed 2,410 vs 2,178 km/h, range 4,217 vs 4,220 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 23,582 kg, built 4,604 vs 102 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon F-16I Sufa
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Lockheed Martin
First flight 2 February 1974 23 December 2003
Year introduced 1979 2004
Number produced 4604 units 102 units
Average unit price $18.8 million $45 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 15.1 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2178 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 4,220 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 23,582 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 1 x 13,227 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the F-16I Sufa's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 4,217 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,582 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16I Sufa is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $19 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16I Sufa?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.