F-101 Voodoo vs F-102 Delta Dagger

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the F-102 Delta Dagger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Convair respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,170 km for the F-102 Delta Dagger. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 16,276 m for the F-102 Delta Dagger.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 1,000 for the F-102 Delta Dagger. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger.

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
American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 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 61.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 6.5 m β—‰
Length 20.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1328 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,170 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,276 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,777 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf β—‰

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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.