MCDONNELL VOODOO
CF-101 Voodoo
A formidable fighter aircraft, the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was acquired by the
RCAF, under some controversy. as a replacement for the CF-100 fleet in Air Defence
Command. After the dramatic cancellation of the Canadian designed CF-105 Arrow
aircraft just two years before, the nuclear capable CF-101 Voodoo and the Bomarc
missile were acquired by RCAF in a deal with the United States.
As a supersonic,
all-weather interceptor, the twin engine, two place Voodoo provided high speed,
excellent climb performance and a very good combat radius and ceiling plus
additional flexibility in replacing the CF-100. Used almost exclusively in the
NORAD defence role, the aircraft type proved to be a safe and reliable weapons
platform until replaced by the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet in the
mid-eighties.
DETAILS
Manufacturer:
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Designation:
CF-101 Model No: F-101B/F
Role:
Fighter Interceptor
TOS:
1961 SOS: I984 No: 132
Service:
RCAF/CF
SPECIFICATIONS
Crew / Passengers:
2 crew (pilot/navigator) in ejection seats
Powerplant:
two Pratt & Whitney J-57-P53/55 Turbojets with 11,990 lbs
thrust & 14,990 lbs (A/B)
Performance:
Max Speed: 1,220 kts (1,963 km/h) Cruising Speed:
Service Ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m) Range: 1,550 m (2,494 km)
Weights:
Empty: Gross: 39,900 lbs (18,097 m) Maximum Take-off: 46,673 lbs
(21,171 kg)
Dimensions:
Span: 39 ft 8 in (12.09 m) Length: 67 ft 5 in (20.55 m)
Height 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m) Wing Area: 368 sq ft (34.18 sq m)
Armament:
Two MB-1 Genie nuclear tipped rockets & two GAR 2A
Falcon missiles
Original Cost:
$1,590,000