F-106 Delta Dart vs Tu-128 Fiddler
Overview
The F-106 Delta Dart and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 2,454 km/h for the F-106 Delta Dart vs 1,740 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Tu-128 Fiddler operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the F-106 Delta Dart. At 40,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 2.6x the F-106 Delta Dart's 15,653 kg.
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The F-106 Delta Dart first flew 5 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1956 vs 1961).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 26 December 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 61.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2454 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,472 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,653 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,077 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 kN ◉ |
| 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-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 714 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 2,472 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 15,653 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 21.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-106 Delta Dart 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-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in greater numbers with 350 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.