F-102 Delta Dagger vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Overview

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs 1,740 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Tu-128 Fiddler operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,276 m for the F-102 Delta Dagger. At 40,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 2.8x the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.

The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in 1,000 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs $7M for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-102 Delta Dagger first flew 7 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1954 vs 1961).

F-102 Delta Dagger

American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 24 October 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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Tu-128 Fiddler

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 198 units
Average unit price $7 million
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F-102 Delta Dagger

Wing area 61.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m ◉
Height 6.5 m ◉
Length 20.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 1328 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,170 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,276 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg ◉
Empty weight 8,777 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf ◉

Tu-128 Fiddler

Wing area 80.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.1 m ◉
Height 7.0 m ◉
Length 27.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 1740 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,565 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 40,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 24,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,740 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 412 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 20.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.

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