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McDonnell RF-101 Voodoo
McDonnell · Tactical Photographic Reconnaissance · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
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The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter designed and produced by the American McDonnell Aircraft Corporation.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category ISR
Domain Defence
Era Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country USA
Manufacturer McDonnell
Operator USAF / Canada / Taiwan
Primary Role Tactical Photographic Reconnaissance
Status Retired
Service Entry 1957
Produced 807
Propulsion Turbojet
Engine 2x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-13 turbojet
Thrust / Power 14,880 lbf each (with AB)
Launch Ground
Length (ft) 69.3
Wingspan (ft) 39.7
Empty Weight (lb) 26136
MTOW (lb) 48000
Service Ceiling (ft) 52100
Range (mi) 1550
Max Speed (mph) 1012
Max Speed (Mach) 1.72
Armament Missiles: 4 (originally 6) × AIM-4 Falcon or 2 × AIR-2 Genie nuclear rockets, plus 2 × AIM-4 Falcon