F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-23 Flogger

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the MiG-23 Flogger 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 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,800 m for the F-101 Voodoo.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 13 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1954 vs 1967).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 5047 units
Average unit price $4 million
Wing area 34.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.1 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 20.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1825 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,925 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,433 kgf β—‰
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.0 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.