F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Su-57 Felon
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Su-57 Felon 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 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 36 years before the Su-57 Felon (1974 vs 2010).
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| 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 |
| Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 78.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2135 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 14,480 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 41 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Su-57 Felon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.