F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-5E Tiger II
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1399 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 546 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 891 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,176 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 891 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.