F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 17,800 m for the F-101 Voodoo.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 10 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1954 vs 1964).

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 and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 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 61.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.0 m β—‰
Height 6.1 m β—‰
Length 23.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,860 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,700 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,492 kgf β—‰

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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.