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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics AIDC
First flight 2 February 1974 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1979 1994
Number produced 4604 units 137 units
Average unit price $75 million $30 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 15.1 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 546 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 1,100 km for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,764 m for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 137 for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 15 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1974 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 2,223 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.