F-101 Voodoo vs Lightning

American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Picture of F-101 Voodoo
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 September 1954
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 807 units
Average unit price $2 million
British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
Picture of Lightning
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer English Electric
First flight 4 August 1954
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 337 units
Average unit price $2 million
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—‰
3-view profile of F-101 Voodoo
Wing area 44.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2092 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,368 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,459 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,092 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,684 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Lightning

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