F-100 Super Sabre vs F-101 Voodoo

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
Picture of F-100 Super Sabre
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 25 May 1953
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 2294 units
Average unit price $2 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 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 15.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1390 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,211 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of North American F-100 Super Sabre
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 F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 5 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-101 Voodoo?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.