What plane was called the Voodoo?
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter which served the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)….McDonnell F-101 Voodoo.
F-101 Voodoo | |
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Role | Fighter aircraft |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Aircraft Corporation |
First flight | 29 September 1954 |
Introduction | May 1957 |
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What kind of plane was the F-101 Voodoo?
The F101 “Voodoo” was a lean mean supersonic jetfighter machine with a nasty pitch-up problem. Designed by McDonnell in the 1950’s, the F-101 was used by the United States Airforce and the Canadian Royal Air Force. The F-101 saw many unique roles in its 20+ year career.
What was the role of the F 101?
The F-101 saw many unique roles in its 20+ year career. Originally designed to be a fighter-bomber, the aircraft quickly moved on into reconnaissance and continued to serve as a “utility infielder” of sorts with interception duties and a training role.
When did the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo enter service?
The F-101B entered service with Air Defense Command in 1959 and the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1961. US examples were handed off to the Air National Guard where they served until 1982. Canadian examples remained in service until 1984.
How many F-101B’s were built in Canada?
EF-101B – single F-101B converted for use as a radar target and leased to Canada. NF-101B – F-101B prototype based on the F-101A airframe; the second prototype was built with a different nose. F-101C – improved fighter-bomber, 47 built. RF-101C – reconnaissance version of F-101C airframe, 166 built.