F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-5E Tiger II
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F-16 Fighting Falcon |
F-5E Tiger II |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics |
Northrop |
| First flight |
2 February 1974 |
11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1976 |
| Number produced |
4604 units |
1399 units |
| Average unit price |
$75 million |
$3 million |
| Wing area |
27.9 m² |
17.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
8.1 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
15.1 m |
14.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
2410 km/h |
1700 km/h |
| Operational range |
546 km |
891 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
15,789 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
19,200 kg |
11,187 kg |
| Empty weight |
8,570 kg |
4,349 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 7,777 kgf
|
2 x 1,588 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
