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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-34 Fullback

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Sukhoi
First flight 2 February 1974 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1979 1997
Number produced 4604 units 155 units
Average unit price $75 million $36 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.9 m 6.4 m
Length 15.1 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 546 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 1,900 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 2.3x the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 16 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1974 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 18 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-34 Fullback?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.