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F-101 Voodoo vs Gloster Javelin

F-101 Voodoo vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 1,140 km/h, range 2,450 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 19,579 kg, built 807 vs 436 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Gloster
First flight 29 September 1954 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 807 units 436 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 34.2 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 15.9 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 20.6 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 685 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the Gloster Javelin's 16,093 meters (52,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the Gloster Javelin's 19,579 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the Gloster Javelin's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or Gloster Javelin?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.