F-101 Voodoo vs F-106 Delta Dart

Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the F-106 Delta Dart are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Convair respectively.

Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 2,454 km/h for the F-106 Delta Dart. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,472 km for the F-106 Delta Dart. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 17,000 m for the F-106 Delta Dart.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 350 for the F-106 Delta Dart. The F-101 Voodoo first flew 2 years before the F-106 Delta Dart (1954 vs 1956).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era.
Convair F-106 Delta Dart Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 26 December 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 350 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 34.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.1 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 20.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1825 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,925 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,433 kgf β—‰
Wing area 61.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 6.2 m β—‰
Length 21.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2454 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,472 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,077 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 72 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 629 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 2,472 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 15,653 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-106 Delta Dart entered service first in 1959, 0 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-106 Delta Dart?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.