F16 vs Gripen E Which would win?
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Both fighter jets are considered “top of the line “yet cheap to maintain aircraft. Both have exceptional radars, cueing systems, engines, technology and latest weaponry. We thought it would be cool to compare the mighty F16 with smart GripenE and determine which aircraft is better.

1. Specifications
F16 was first introduced in 1978. Around 4,600 F16s have been built so far. Depending on the configuration, the cost of latest variant of the jet is around $35M. Operated by crew of 1 the F16’s empty weight is 20,300lb, and maximum takeoff weight is 48,000 pounds. The jet is powered by a single engine producing 29,000 pounds of thrust. With ferry range of 2,620mi, the aircraft’s top speed is 1,570mph. The combat radius of the jet is around 340mi. With climb rate of 820 ft/sec, the F16 can reach at maximum altitude of 50,000ft. The fighter jet comes with 9 Hardpoints in addition to a 20mm rotary cannon.

In contrast Gripen was first rolled out in 1996. Around 271 jets of different variants have been built so far. Depending on different configurations, at present per unit cost of the latest variant is upto $63M. Operated by a crew of 1, the aircraft comes in at weight of 17,600lb with maximum takeoff weight around 36,400Ib. The Jet is powered by a single engine generating 22,000 pounds of thrust. With ferry range of 2,500mi, the top speed of the jet is 1,530mph. The aircraft can conduct combat operations within the range of 932mi. The Swedish jet can climb at the rate of 833 ft/sec and can reach at maximum altitude of 52,000ft. The aircraft is outfitted with 10 hardpoints in addition to 27 mm cannon.

2. Maneuverability
F16 was intentionally designed to be unstable to enhance its maneuverability. However it was compensated by its digital Flight Control System. Which means that the pilot’s controls are interpreted via an electronic interface instead of manual controls. Flybywire controls are…
On the other hand, the Gripen has a delta and canard type wing configuration with flexible stability. A triple aerodynamic control system allows highly agile maneuvers. The flight control system compensates for difficult environmental conditions and minimizes drag in the air…

3. Radar & Avionics
The latest variant of F16 is equipped with APG83 radar. This radar can search continuously and track upto 20 targets. The radar can detect enemy fighter jets with RCS of 1m2 from 85 miles…
Likewise, Gripen is equipped with a highperformance Raven ES05 radar, which features roll repositionable antenna to provide 120 degrees field of view. The radar is capable to detect 14 enemy aircraft simultaneously with RCS of 1m2 from 93mi…

4. Firepower
The F16 has 9 hard points and can be armed with wide range of airtoair missiles, including Aim9 side winder, magic 2, aim7, sky flash and aim120. The high offbore sight, infrared airtoair missiles such as aim9X, Python 4, aim132 and IRIST can be fitted. The aircraft also supports integration of antiship and airtoground tactical missile…
Similarly, the Gripen is armed with wide range of weaponry. The airtoair missiles include infrared guided shortrange missile IRIST and BVR meteor missile. The jet has the flexibility to be fitted with sidewinder and ADarter missiles to replace the IRIST, and the aim120 to replace the mediumrange Meteor missile…

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