CF-105 Arrow vs F-101 Voodoo

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Picture of CF-105 Arrow
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 million
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
Wing area 113.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 23.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h â—‰
Operational range 483 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Avro CF-105 Arrow
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.