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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-31 Foxhound

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-31 Foxhound at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 3,000 km/h, range 4,217 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 46,200 kg, built 4,604 vs 519 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mikoyan
First flight 2 February 1974 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1979 1981
Number produced 4604 units 519 units
Average unit price $18.8 million $55 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.5 m
Height 4.9 m 6.2 m
Length 15.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 822 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $19 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 2 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.