F-101 Voodoo vs F-102 Delta Dagger

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
American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Picture of F-102 Delta Dagger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 24 October 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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
Wing area 61.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 6.5 m â—‰
Length 20.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1328 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,170 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,276 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,777 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 497 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.