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F-101 Voodoo vs F-4 Phantom II

F-101 Voodoo vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 2,370 km/h, range 2,450 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 28,030 kg, built 807 vs 5,195 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell
First flight 29 September 1954 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 807 units 5195 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 34.2 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.7 m
Height 5.5 m 5.0 m
Length 20.6 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 1,825 km/h, a difference of 545 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 2,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 17,800 meters (58,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-101 Voodoo's 23,770 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-101 Voodoo entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.