F-105 Thunderchief vs F-101 Voodoo

American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions.
Picture of F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 22 October 1955
Year of introduction 1958
Number produced 833 units
Average unit price $2.7 million
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
Wing area 35.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 19.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2208 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,250 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,783 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,470 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,798 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-105 Thunderchief
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

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