F-35 Lightning II Vs F-16 Fighting Falcon: US Jets In Comparison

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Summary The F-35 has a newer turbofan engine with higher thrust, outperforming F-16 in speed and range. Intangible benefits include F-35's stealth capabilities and global popularity, despite higher cost. The F-16 boasts combat experience and cost-effectiveness, but F-35's advanced tech prevails in a showdown.. That's right, dear readers, Simple Flying proudly presents to you yet another 5th Generation vs. 4th Generation jet fighter on-paper showdown, After my last two thusly-themed articles wherein I profiled the F-22 Raptor as the 5th Generation rep, this time the F-35 Lightning II.will be repping the newer generation. Related F-22 Raptor Vs F/A-18 Super Hornet:...