F-16 Fighting Falcon vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Overview
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the FA-50 Fighting Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Korea Aerospace Industries respectively.
Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 1,851 km for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 37 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1974 vs 2011).
| 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 |
| South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Korea Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 546 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 79 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 35 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.