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CF-105 Arrow vs Tu-128 Fiddler

CF-105 Arrow vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 2,103 vs 1,665 km/h, range 483 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 31,120 vs 43,000 kg, built 5 vs 198 units.

Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 ArrowFull specs
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 FiddlerFull specs
Specifications
CF-105 Arrow Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Tupolev
First flight 25 March 1958 18 March 1961
Year introduced -- 1964
Number produced 5 units 198 units
Average unit price $3 million $7 million
Wing area 113.8 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 18.1 m
Height 6.3 m 7.0 m
Length 23.7 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 483 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,659 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 438 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher service ceiling at 16,154 meters (52,998 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 31,120 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 23.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the CF-105 Arrow at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has been produced in greater numbers with 198 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.