F-101 Voodoo vs Tu-128 Fiddler

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, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers.
Picture of Tu-128 Fiddler
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 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
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 80.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.1 m â—‰
Height 7.0 m â—‰
Length 27.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1740 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 40,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,598 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo 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-101 Voodoo or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.