Aircraft record
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
F-101 · McDonnell · United States
- Roles
- Fighter (Primary)InterceptorReconnaissance
- Era
- Cold War
- Status
- Retired
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Quick facts
- First flight
- 1954
- Service entry
- 1957
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell
- Country
- United States
- Status
- Retired
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Historical Content
Development and History
Aircraft family
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo originated as a long-range escort fighter for the United States Air Force. Its development was linked to the earlier XF-88 project. [1]
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As the Air Force's requirements changed, the Voodoo was adapted for tactical fighter, reconnaissance and air-defense missions. [1]
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The F-101 first flew on September 29, 1954. [1]
Operational Roles
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Different Voodoo variants performed substantially different missions. The F-101B became a two-seat all-weather interceptor, while RF-101 reconnaissance aircraft provided high-speed photographic intelligence. [1]
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RF-101 aircraft were used for photographic reconnaissance during the Cuban Missile Crisis and subsequently operated in Southeast Asia. [1]
F-101B Interceptor
Variant: F-101B
The F-101B was equipped for all-weather interception with a two-person crew. The variant entered operational service in January 1959 and was used by Air Defense Command. [1]
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Specifications
Representative Variant Specifications
F-101B
These specifications apply to the F-101B variant and should not be read as values for every F-101 Voodoo version.
Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.67 m71 ft 1 in |
| Wingspan | 12.09 m39 ft 8 in |
| Height | 5.49 m18 ft |
Performance
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 1,762 km/h1,095 mph |
| Cruise speed | 877 km/h545 mph |
| Ceiling | 15,880.1 m52,100 ft |
Powerplant
turbojet · F-101B
Pratt & Whitney J57-P-55
Quantity: 2
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Variants
Recorded variants of this aircraft family. Variant entries here do not create separate public pages.
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