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F-101 Voodoo vs F-106 Delta Dart

F-101 Voodoo vs F-106 Delta Dart at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 2,454 km/h, range 2,450 vs 4,345 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 15,653 kg, built 807 vs 350 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo F-106 Delta Dart
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Convair
First flight 29 September 1954 26 December 1956
Year introduced 1959 1959
Number produced 807 units 350 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 34.2 m² 61.5 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.7 m
Height 5.5 m 6.2 m
Length 20.6 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 2454 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 4,345 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 15,653 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 11,077 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 1 x 109 kN
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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 4,345 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.