F-16V Viper vs J-16 Qianlong
F-16V Viper vs J-16 Qianlong at a glance — top speed 2,414 vs 2,120 km/h, range 4,220 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 21,772 vs 35,000 kg.
Specifications
|
F-16V Viper |
J-16 Qianlong |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Shenyang |
| First flight |
24 January 2023 |
1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced |
2023 |
2015 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
365 units |
| Average unit price |
$70.3 million |
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| Wing area |
27.9 m² |
62.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
6.4 m |
| Length |
15.1 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
2414 km/h |
2120 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,220 km |
4,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
17,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
21,772 kg |
35,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
9,207 kg |
17,700 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 13,381 kgf
|
2 x 13,766 kgf
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Which is faster, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-16V Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The F-16V Viper has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the F-16V Viper's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the F-16V Viper's 21,772 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-16V Viper's 15.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-16V Viper or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 8 years before the F-16V Viper which entered service in 2023.
