F-101 Voodoo vs F-84 Thunderjet

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Republic respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 2.2x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 8 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1946 vs 1954).

F-101 Voodoo

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 🇺🇸 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
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F-84 Thunderjet

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
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F-101 Voodoo

Wing area 34.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.1 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 20.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1825 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,450 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,800 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg ◉
Empty weight 12,925 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 5,433 kgf ◉

F-84 Thunderjet

Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m ◉
Height 3.8 m ◉
Length 11.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 1001 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,080 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,344 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,200 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 824 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.

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