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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-27 Flogger

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-27 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 1,885 km/h, range 4,217 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 20,670 kg, built 4,604 vs 1,075 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting FalconFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 FloggerFull specs
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 February 1974 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1978 1975
Number produced 4604 units 1075 units
Average unit price $18.8 million $5 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.0 m
Length 15.1 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $19 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 3 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.