F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 17,800 m for the F-101 Voodoo. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 2.8x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 1 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1954 vs 1955).

F-101 Voodoo

American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 September 1954
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 807 units
Average unit price $2 million
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MiG-21 Fishbed

Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-101 Voodoo

Wing area 34.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.1 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 20.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1825 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,450 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,800 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,925 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 5,433 kgf ◉

MiG-21 Fishbed

Wing area 23.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.2 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 13.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 2125 km/h ◉
Operational range 660 km ◉
Service ceiling 19,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,871 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.

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