F-16 Fighting Falcon vs F-15 Eagle
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 | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat aircraft |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
First flight | 2 February 1974 |
Year of introduction | 1979 |
Number produced | 4604 units |
Average unit price | $18 million |
American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat aircraft |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
First flight | 27 July 1972 |
Year of introduction | 1976 |
Number produced | 1198 units |
Average unit price | $29 million |