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F-101 Voodoo vs Tu-128 Fiddler

F-101 Voodoo vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 1,665 km/h, range 2,450 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 43,000 kg, built 807 vs 198 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-101 Voodoo Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Tupolev
First flight 29 September 1954 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1959 1964
Number produced 807 units 198 units
Average unit price $2 million $7 million
Wing area 34.2 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 18.1 m
Height 5.5 m 7.0 m
Length 20.6 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 5 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.