F-101 Voodoo vs SO 4050 Vautour
| 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 |
| French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 16 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 34.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1825 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,770 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,925 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,866 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1106 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-101 Voodoo at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or SO 4050 Vautour?
The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in greater numbers with 807 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.