F-100 Super Sabre vs F-101 Voodoo

Overview

The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-101 Voodoo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 km vs 2,450 km for the F-101 Voodoo. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-100 Super Sabre.

The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 807 for the F-101 Voodoo. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $2M for the F-101 Voodoo. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 1 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1953 vs 1954).

American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
North American F-100 Super Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo Combat 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
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 15.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1390 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,211 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf β—‰
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—‰

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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.