The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was initiated as an escort fighter for SAC. Short combat radius defeated that option, however the size of the airplane later gave it a long life as a nuclear air-to-air missile platform for air defense. Shown here at Edwards are the number one and two prototypes on thier initial test.
Back to the number 1 prototypw with flaps down
The number two prototype with spin/drag chute deployed.
The number 4 prototype in refulling tests with the front of the aircraft painted with chalk dust to spot any JP leaks.
Finally, for size comparison, a cold war protrait pre ballistic missile age. Although it once equipped the majority of USAF interceptor units, it never was a major type in the US inventory, because of some control problems which limited its effectiveness. The F-101 was also flown for a long time by Canada. The reconaissance version was much used in Vietnam. 807 built. Engines: 2 * 6750kg P&W J57-P-55 Wing Span: 12.09m Length: 20.54m Height: 5.49m Wing Area: 34.19m2 Empty Weight: 13141kg Max.Weight: 23768kg Max. Speed: 1965km/h Ceiling: 16705m Max. Range: 2500km Armament: 6*msl
