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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-16V Viper

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-16V Viper at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,414 km/h, range 4,217 vs 4,220 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 21,772 kg.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting FalconFull specs
Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16V ViperFull specs
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon F-16V Viper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Lockheed Martin
First flight 2 February 1974 16 October 2015
Year introduced 1978 2018
Number produced 4604 units N/A
Average unit price $18.8 million $70.3 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 15.1 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 4,220 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 21,772 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 9,207 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 236 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper 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-16V Viper?
Both the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-16V Viper have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,772 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
Both the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-16V Viper are 15.1 meters long.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
The F-16V Viper is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $19 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-16V Viper?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1978, 40 years before the F-16V Viper which entered service in 2018.