F-101 Voodoo vs F-4 Phantom II

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and McDonnell respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,800 m for the F-101 Voodoo.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 4 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1954 vs 1958).

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 fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 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 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 545 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.