Apr 24 , 2025

India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F-16, which one is better?

By True Scoop

Rafale vs F-16

Rafale is a 4.5 generation aircraft, whereas the F-16 well-tested 4th generation multi-mission fighter jet given by US to Pakistan.

Rafale vs F-16 in size

Rafale is bigger than the F-16 from a sizing perspective. Rafale's height is 5.34m, whereas the height of an f-16 fighter is 5.09 m.

Rafale vs F-16 Specifications

Rafale can withstand 9g forces at a high angle of attack maneuvering. The aircraft is equipped with a canard that an F-16 fighter does not have.

Rafale vs F-16 Radar

F-16 fighter has APG-83, which can target about 20 objects, whereas Rafale has SPECTRA that can detect smaller objects coming towards it from 90 mile

Rafale vs F-16 Firepower

The F-16 fighter has 9 missile and weapon location points, whereas Rafale has 14 firepower location points, which can carry a weight up to 9.5 tons.

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