F-101 Voodoo vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,740 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Tu-128 Fiddler 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 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $7M for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 7 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1954 vs 1961).

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 interceptor, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 198 units
Average unit price $7 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 80.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 7.0 m β—‰
Length 27.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1740 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,565 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 40,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 24,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf β—‰

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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 1,740 km/h, a difference of 85 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 Tu-128 Fiddler 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 Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 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, 4 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
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.