F-16 Fighting Falcon vs SO 4050 Vautour

Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sud Aviation respectively.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 2.2x the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour first flew 22 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1952 vs 1974).

F-16 Fighting Falcon

American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $75 million
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SO 4050 Vautour

French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-16 Fighting Falcon

Wing area 27.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 15.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 2410 km/h ◉
Operational range 546 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 8,570 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf ◉

SO 4050 Vautour

Wing area 45.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.1 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 15.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1106 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,200 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,200 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 10,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 3,700 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,304 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 23 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 SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.

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