F-101 Voodoo vs F-86 Sabre
The F-101 Voodoo and the F-86 Sabre are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and North American respectively. Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,454 km for the F-86 Sabre. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 2.5x the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg. The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 9,860 for the F-86 Sabre. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre first flew 7 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1947 vs 1954).
| American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis. | |
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| 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 fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 698 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-86 Sabre?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.