The two fighters are tailored to the needs of their respective services; the F-16 is fast and lightweight, while the F/A-18 is better suited to carrier operations. The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting ...
Weight (MTOW) ~37,500 lb (~17,000 kg); varies by block / configuration ~51,000–52,000 lb (23,200–23,600 kg); varies by model and loadout Engine(s) One Pratt & Whitney F100 or GE F110 afterburning ...