F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-2
| 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 |
| Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 98 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 |
| 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 833 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,983 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,090 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,525 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,711 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of F-2 by Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the F-2's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-2 has a longer range at 833 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-2's 17,983 meters (58,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.