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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle at a glance — top speed 2,410 vs 1,840 km/h, range 4,217 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 10,722 kg.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics KAI
First flight 2 February 1974 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1979 2014
Number produced 4604 units N/A
Average unit price $75 million --
Wing area 27.9 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 15.1 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 10,722 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 6,470 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 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 F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 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.