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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Mitsubishi F-2

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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mitsubishi
First flight 2 February 1974 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1979 2000
Number produced 4604 units 98 units
Average unit price $75 million $100 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 15.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 546 km 833 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 286 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 17,983 meters (58,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $75 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mitsubishi F-2?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.