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F-16V Viper vs Typhoon

F-16V Viper vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 2,414 vs 2,495 km/h, range 4,220 vs 3,790 km, max takeoff weight 21,772 vs 23,500 kg.

Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16V Viper
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
F-16V Viper Typhoon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Eurofighter
First flight 24 January 2023 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2023 2003
Number produced N/A 589 units
Average unit price $70.3 million $90 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 15.1 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,772 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 9,207 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the F-16V Viper's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The F-16V Viper has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the Typhoon's 3,790 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the F-16V Viper's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the F-16V Viper's 21,772 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the F-16V Viper's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the F-16V Viper at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16V Viper or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 20 years before the F-16V Viper which entered service in 2023.