Comparison of HAL Tejas and Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon × |  HAL Tejas × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Model | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon | HAL Tejas |
| Country | United States | India |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1978 | 2001 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 - | 1x General Electric F404-GE-IN20 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 29,160 | 20,200 |
| Avionics | Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems | NVG & HUD by CSIO and SSDU & ADC by Bharat Electronics Limited |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,124 | 1,974 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,223 | 3,197 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,240 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 254 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 345 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 457 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 19,187 | 13,500 |
| Max payload (kg) | 7,167 | 5,300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,199 | 6,132 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.06 | 13.2 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 4.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.96 | 8.2 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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