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F-16I Sufa vs F-35 Lightning II

F-16I Sufa vs F-35 Lightning II at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 1,960 km/h, range 4,220 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 27,216 kg, built 102 vs 965 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Specifications
F-16I Sufa F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin
First flight 23 December 2003 15 December 2006
Year introduced 2004 2013
Number produced 102 units 965 units
Average unit price $45 million $103 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 15.1 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight -- kg 14,651 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-16I Sufa is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-16I Sufa has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the F-16I Sufa's 23,582 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $103 million per unit compared to the F-16I Sufa at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-16I Sufa entered service first in 2004, 9 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.