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The F-101 Voodoo was conceived as a long-range escort fighter for the bombers of the Strategic Air Command. As it turned out this was one of the few roles the versatile Voodoo did not perform. The F-101A first flew in 1953 and quickly began setting records for speed, distance, and altitude. The success of the early Voodoos led to the decision to create a two-seat all-weather interceptor version designated F-101B. This variant first flew in 1957 and began equipping squadrons of the Air Defense Command in 1959. The F-101B continued to fly with the Air National Guard until September 1982.
Century Series Fighters: F-100C, F-101B, RF-101C, RF-101H, F-102A, TF-102A, F-104D, F-105D, F-105G, F-106A, F-107A
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| Wingspan |
39 ft 8 in |
| Length |
67 ft 5 in |
| Height |
18 ft |
| Weight |
45,664 lbs (loaded |
| Maximum Speed |
1,134 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
54,800 ft |
| Range |
1,930 miles |
| Engines |
2 Pratt & Whitney J57-P-55 turbojets 16,900 lbsthrust eac |
| Crew |
2 |
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