F-101 Voodoo vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,840 km/h for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,500 km for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 16,750 m for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 1,180 for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $3M for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 4 years before the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar (1954 vs 1958).

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 aircraft side 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 supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1180 units
Average unit price $3 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 35.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 21.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,750 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,970 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,950 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.