F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-25 Foxbat

American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Picture of F-101 Voodoo
Origin country 🇺🇸 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 and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Picture of MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1186 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 34.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 20.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1825 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,925 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,866 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo
Wing area 61.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 6.1 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,860 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,984 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 1,175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.