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Tu-128 Fiddler vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Tu-128 Fiddler vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 1,665 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,565 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 43,000 vs 20,000 kg, built 198 vs 1,180 units.

Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Tu-128 Fiddler Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Yakovlev
First flight 18 March 1961 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1964 1964
Number produced 198 units 1180 units
Average unit price $7 million $3 million
Wing area 80.0 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 12.5 m
Height 7.0 m 4.0 m
Length 27.2 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 1665 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,565 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,000 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 24,500 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,105 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher service ceiling at 16,750 meters (54,954 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
Both the Tu-128 Fiddler and Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service in the same year: 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-128 Fiddler or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.