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 | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
First flight | 2 February 1974 |
Year of introduction | 1979 |
Number produced | 4604 units |
Average unit price | $18 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 | π¨π³ China π΅π° Pakistan |
Category | Combat Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
First flight | 25 August 2003 |
Year of introduction | 2007 |
Number produced | 144 units |
Average unit price | $30 million |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.