F-16 Fighting Falcon vs JF-17 Thunder
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Specifications
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F-16 Fighting Falcon |
JF-17 Thunder |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics |
CAC/PAC |
| First flight |
2 February 1974 |
25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
4604 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$75 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
27.9 m² |
24.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
9.0 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
15.1 m |
14.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
2410 km/h |
1960 km/h |
| Operational range |
546 km |
900 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
16,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
19,200 kg |
12,701 kg |
| Empty weight |
8,570 kg |
6,411 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 13,381 kgf
|
1 x 8,606 kgf
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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.
