F-101 Voodoo vs F-105 Thunderchief
Overview
The F-101 Voodoo and the F-105 Thunderchief are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Republic respectively.
Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 1,252 km for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 833 for the F-105 Thunderchief. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 1 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1954 vs 1955).
| 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 supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 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-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 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.