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F-101 Voodoo vs SO 4050 Vautour

F-101 Voodoo vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 1,106 km/h, range 2,450 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 21,000 kg, built 807 vs 149 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Sud Aviation
First flight 29 September 1954 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 807 units 149 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 34.2 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 15.1 m
Height 5.5 m 4.9 m
Length 20.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour 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 SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.