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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Ajeet

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Ajeet at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 1,152 km/h, range 4,217 vs 172 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 4,173 kg, built 4,604 vs 89 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Ajeet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics HAL
First flight 2 February 1974 6 March 1975
Year introduced 1979 1977
Number produced 4604 units 89 units
Average unit price $18.8 million --
Wing area 27.9 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 6.7 m
Height 4.9 m 2.5 m
Length 15.1 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 1152 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 172 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,720 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 2,307 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 1 x 20 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 1,026 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Ajeet?
The Ajeet entered service first in 1977, 2 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 Ajeet?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.