F-101 Voodoo vs F-86 Sabre

Overview

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).

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-86 Sabre

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
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
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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-86 Sabre

Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 11.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 1127 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,454 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,850 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,443 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf ◉

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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.

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