F-101 Voodoo vs F-105 Thunderchief

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 supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Picture of F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 833 units
Average unit price $2.7 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 35.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 19.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2208 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,252 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,783 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,470 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief 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-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.