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CF-101 Voodoo
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Air Superiority Fighters · United States · 1954
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CF-101 Voodoo
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
55
Speed
50
Radar & Avionics
45
Range
55
Stealth
0
Survivability
60
Reliability
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
In service1954
Operators2 countries
Quantity132
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
137/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
55
Speed
50
Radar & Avionics
45
Range
55
Stealth
0
Survivability
60
Reliability
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
CF-101 Voodoo
Production
1954–
Quantity
132
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1954
  • Service Entry Year1961
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roleinterceptor
  • Generationsecond generation
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J57-P-55
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)80
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)127
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel7,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,800 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.72 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,200 m
  • Ferry Range2,800 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb177 m/s
  • G-Limit7.5
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.71 m
  • Wingspan11.94 m
  • Height5.33 m
  • Wing Area56.5
  • Empty Weight13,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight18,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight20,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built132
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1987
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1954Production started
  2. 1957Entered service
  3. 1961Sale: Canada (66 units)
72
years in service
132
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
CF-101 Voodoo 1954
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 66units
66active
CF-101 VoodooSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1961Canada66——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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