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F-106 Delta Dart vs Tu-128 Fiddler

F-106 Delta Dart vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 1,665 km/h, range 4,345 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 43,000 kg, built 350 vs 198 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta DartFull specs
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 FiddlerFull specs
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 26 December 1956 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1959 1964
Number produced 350 units 198 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 18.1 m
Height 6.2 m 7.0 m
Length 21.6 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 2 x 10,105 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 1,665 km/h, a difference of 789 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 2,565 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 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, 5 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1964.
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.