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F-16I Sufa vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet

F-16I Sufa vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 1,915 km/h, range 4,220 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 29,900 kg, built 102 vs 632 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Specifications
F-16I Sufa F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Boeing
First flight 23 December 2003 29 November 1995
Year introduced 2004 2001
Number produced 102 units 632 units
Average unit price $45 million $70 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.6 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 15.1 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,940 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight -- kg 14,550 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-16I Sufa is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,940 meters (52,296 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the F-16I Sufa's 23,582 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the F-16I Sufa at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet?
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.