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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs JH-7 Flounder

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Xian
First flight 2 February 1974 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1979 1992
Number produced 4604 units 270 units
Average unit price $75 million $25 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 12.8 m
Height 4.9 m 6.2 m
Length 15.1 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 546 km 900 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,000 m for the JH-7 Flounder.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 14 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1974 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.