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F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-21 Fishbed

F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,450 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 8,625 kg, built 807 vs 11,496 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 29 September 1954 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number produced 807 units 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 34.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 7.2 m
Height 5.5 m 4.1 m
Length 20.6 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 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.