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F-101 Voodoo vs F-105 Thunderchief

F-101 Voodoo vs F-105 Thunderchief at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 2,208 km/h, range 2,450 vs 3,550 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 23,834 kg, built 807 vs 833 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Republic
First flight 29 September 1954 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number produced 807 units 833 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.7 million
Wing area 34.2 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.7 m
Height 5.5 m 6.0 m
Length 20.6 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 3,550 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.