F-101 Voodoo vs F-104 Starfighter

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the F-104 Starfighter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 2,500 km/h for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 680 km for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-104 Starfighter.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 2,578 for the F-104 Starfighter. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $1.4M for the F-104 Starfighter.

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 supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 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 18.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 6.4 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 675 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 13,170 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.