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F-16I Sufa vs Typhoon

F-16I Sufa vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,495 km/h, range 4,220 vs 3,790 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 23,500 kg, built 102 vs 589 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
F-16I Sufa Typhoon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Eurofighter
First flight 23 December 2003 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2004 2003
Number produced 102 units 589 units
Average unit price $45 million $90 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.3 m
Length 15.1 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the F-16I Sufa's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 317 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the Typhoon's 3,790 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The F-16I Sufa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,582 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the F-16I Sufa at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 1 years before the F-16I Sufa which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.