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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Tejas

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Tejas at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,220 km/h, range 4,217 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 13,500 kg, built 4,604 vs 38 units.

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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Tejas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics HAL
First flight 2 February 1974 4 January 2001
Year introduced 1978 2015
Number produced 4604 units 38 units
Average unit price $18.8 million $26 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 15.1 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the Tejas's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $19 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1978, 37 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Tejas?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.