F-16 Fighting Falcon vs JF-17 Thunder
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 546 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 28 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.