In 1952, mcdonnell received a development contract for the f101 voodoo, based on the xf88. The mcdonnell aircraft corps f101 voodoo was a supersonic fighter. Mcdonnells f101 voodoo series was in many ways the most interesting of the. F101b voodoo help keep our f100b voodoo looking great, donate today. This first set contains three different us air force paint schemes applied to aircraft of the 81st tactical fighter wing, based at the twin bases of woodbridge and bentwaters, uk between. The rf101g and rf101h were reconnaissance versions converted from f101as and cs, primarily for. Download full the f 101 voodoo book in pdf, epub, mobi and all ebook format. Due to continuously changing requirements, the f101 had a checkered development. I want to change this wings size form small to normal. Usaf mcdonnell f101c voodoo single seat set 1 for fsx. The singleseat f101a voodoo made its maiden flight in september 29, 1954.
Swanborough and bowers list 18 serial numbers converted, whereas dorr and francillon both list 29. In the reconnaissance versions, the voodoo was the worlds first supersonic photorecon aircraft. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo achieved several endurance and speed. Produced alongside the f101b interceptor was the f101f operational and conversion trainer. Mcdonnell f88f101 voodoo variant briefing, robert f. As requirements changed the aircraft was modified to become an interceptor then. The f 101 voodoo pdf epub download cause of you download. Some pilots say it was more difficult to fly than any other warplane that ever entered squadron service. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter which served the united states air.
The mcdonnell f101 voodoo was affectionately called the oneohwonder and known moreso early on for its many recordsetting achievements in the early years of use. The f101 voodoo was a product of the great fighter dynasty founded by james s. Mcdonnell f101b voodoo walkaround photographies english. The twinengine fighterbomber was a design that nearly wasnt thanks to.
Louis, missouri and inherited by todays boeing corporation. First designed at the end of wwii as a penetration fighter, it was adapted for close air support in 1954. To order any one of these beautiful models or to discuss your own personalized custom model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. The f101a model series was the first production form of the voodoo. Buy rf101 voodoo units in combat combat aircraft by peter e. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo was the inevitable followon to the companys xf88 and was intended for the same purpose. At the time of its introduction, the voodoo was the heaviest fighter ever accepted by the air force. For several years it was the fastest long range fighter in the arsenal. The sleek 1950s interceptor is recreated here in its three main guises the singleseat f101c interceptor and rf101c reconnaissance variant, and the 2seater cf101b canadian variant, which includes an additional model with an animated rotating bomb bay equipped with both aim4 falcon and air2a genie tactical nuclear missiles. The mcdonnell f 101 voodoo was one of the us air forces first operational supersonic fighters. If you are on mobile, then try requesting the mobile version of the site. F101 voodoo parkjet i havent had much time for rc lately, but i wanted to get a thread started because i think that allen may be able to get this project rolling. The f101 served also as a photo reconnaissance aircraft. Media in category mcdonnell f101b voodoo the following 76 files are in this category, out of 76 total.
The mcdonnell f101 voodoo is a twinengined twoseat jet fighter and fighter bomber aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer mcdonnell aircraft corporation. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo was a supersonic jet fighter which served the united states air force usaf and the royal canadian air force rcaf. Bd0046 st louis 4 mcdonnell rf101 voodoo operations sun run and fire wall f101a duration. Documentation for cff 101 voodoo ok, im just wondering if anyone out there knows of where i can find good 3views for the voodoo. This is the first of two texture sets for the alphasim f101 singleseat fighter. The improved singleseat f101c and twoseat f101b followed. Mcdonnell f101 voodoo specifications technical data.
An illustrated history of mcdonnells heavyweight fighter. By the time f101 production ended in march 1961, mcdonnell had built 785 voodoos including 480 f101bs, the twoseat, allweather interceptor used by the air defense command. They were manufactured by the mcdonnell aircraft corporation of st. Claire chennault and the air war over china in the 1930s. Here is the mcdonnell f101 voodoo modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references.
Rj 560032 mcdonnell rf101h voodoo 560032 as used by the 192nd trs, 123rd trw. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The f101 single seat voodoo and all its reconnaissance variants have been very high in all of the 50s60s jet guys lists. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo was a supersonic jet fighter which served the united states air. Though the 1950 penetration fighter competition among xf88, xf90 and yf93a resulted in no production contract, the strategic air command still wanted an aircraft conceived from the outset as an escort fighter, its f84f being seen as only an interim solution. The mcdonnell cf101 voodoo was an allweather interceptor aircraft operated by the royal canadian air force and the canadian forces between 1961 and 1984. F101s were designed as longrange twinjet fighters to escort bombers, attack distant targets and provide close support for ground troops. Mcdonnell f101b voodoo national museum of the united states. The f101 couldve been legendary but it had one fatal flaw. It served as a tactical nuclear strike aircraft, an interceptor, and in particular as a photoreconnaissance platform, with considerable combat experience in the reconnaissance role during the vietnam war. The f101b is an all weather, long range interceptor developed from the f101a. Developed from the xf88 penetration fighter, the f101 originally was designed as a longrange.
Mcdonnell rf101 voodoo supersonic tactical reconnaissance. All have 2048 x 2048 main texture files and therefore only suitable for fsx. Withdrawn in 1984, later used as an instructional airframe at winnepeg. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and military jets. March field air museum in riverside, ca f101b voodoo.
I could not decide which i should use from the five f101 voodoo pictures george pennick sent me, so i used them all because they show both bentwaters and woodbridge aircraft and, perhaps because the voodoo was a childhood favourite aircraft of mine along with the english electric lightning. This is the mac donnell f 101 voodoo listing page, here you can download the. In addition, there was a problem with the number of jf101a conversions. The f101s design was then modified to fill tactical and air defense roles. The two man crew 1 pilot and 1 radar operator to work the mg fire control system flew an improved and more powerful more powerful engines version of the first f101a voodoo. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This is the mcdonnell f 101 voodoo listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the. It did especially useful service in cuba and vietnam as a highspeed reconnaissance craft. Initially designed by mcdonnell aircraft as a longrange bomber escort known as a penetration fighter for the usafs strategic air command sac, the voodoo was instead developed as a nucleararmed. The f101 voodoo was initially intended as an allweather, supersonic fighter escort for strategic air command b29, b50 and b36 heavy bombers penetrating deep into soviet air space. Initially designed by mcdonnell aircraft as a longrange bomber escort known as a penetration fighter for the strategic air command sac, the voodoo was instead developed as a nucleararmed fighterbomber for the tactical air command.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative. The f101 was a larger and more powerful development of the f88. In 1959 the 98th received the voodoo, a versatile twoseat fighter. See more ideas about fighter jets, military aircraft and voodoo. Designed by mcdonnell in the 1950s, the f101 was used by the united states airforce and the canadian royal air force. Mcdonnell f101f voodoo produced by mcdonnell aircraft co. However, now and then, along comes a kit that, despite its faults, is a joy to make and behold, which makes it all seem worthwhile. The f101 voodoo was a lean mean supersonic jetfighter machine with a nasty pitchup problem. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter which served the united states air force usaf and the royal canadian air force rcaf initially designed by mcdonnell aircraft as a longrange bomber escort known as a penetration fighter for the usafs strategic air command sac, the voodoo was instead developed as a nucleararmed fighterbomber for the usafs tactical air command. This is a repaint for the alphasimvirtavia cf101b voodoo alphacf101bupx.
The mcdonnell aircraft corporations f101 voodoo was a lean, mean, supersonic machine capable of going from tarmac to 40,000 feet in. In late 1952, the mission of the f101 was changed from penetration fighter to strategic. The 79 f101fs were equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as. Email from al vermeulen with correction on the number of rf101gs. It was heavy and large, but also powerful and fast, with an impressive range. Mcdonnell f101 voodoo blueprint download free blueprint. Our f101 is displayed in the markings of the 98th fighter interceptor squadron from dover.
Dayton, ohio mcdonnell f101b voodoo at the national museum of the. The hope was that a mainstream company would do them like hasegawa or maybe gods willing tamiya would do them but alas kitty hawk was first. Despite sacs loss of interest, the aircraft attracted the attention of tactical air command, and the f101 was reconfigured as a fighter bomber, intended to carry a single nuclear weapon for use against battlefield targets such as airfields. An illustrated history of mcdonnells heavyweight fighter easley, ronald on. Mcdonnell f101 voodoo nuclear attack fighter, allweather interceptor, and reconaissance aircraft. Ive got all the other referance material, but need 3views or even some mcdonell douglas drawings. Mcdonnells f101 voodoo series was in many ways the most interesting of the century series fighter programmes of the 1950s, partly because the types design and intended mission changed radically during a 40year career. The inherently versatile nature of the original mcdonnell aircraft f101 voodoo the singleseat, supersonic jetpowered oneohwonder meant that the airframe lent itself well to several roles beyond that of fighter twinseat dedicated interceptor, advanced jet training, lowlevel fighterbomber, and tactical reconnaissance roles.
The type entered service in may 1957 as a fighterbomber. The intellectual property depicted in this model, including the brand mcdonnell douglas, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original rights holders. Also, you can read online the f 101 voodoo full book. Mcdonnell f101 voodoo in service weapons and warfare. Ronald easley crew chief, f101b 57427 aerospace museum of california. The mcdonnell f101 voodoo is a supersonic jet fighter which served the united states air force usaf and the royal canadian air force rcaf.