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What is faster the F16 jet or F18 jet?

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a slightly higher top speed than the F/A-18 Hornet. The F-16's top speed is Mach 2.05 (2,120 km/h; 1,320 mph), while the F/A-18's top speed is Mach 1.8 (1,915 km/h; 1,190 mph). However, the F/A-18 has a significantly better rate of climb and can turn tighter than the F-16.