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McDonnell F-101B 'Voodoo'

Description
Notes: Sweptback MID-WING fighter with sweptback 1-PIECE horizontal stabilizer set high on fin. Tricycle landing gear (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:McDonnell
  Base model:F-101
  Designation:F-101
  Version:B
  Nickname:Voodoo
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot and weapons officer
  First Flew:1957/03/27

Specifications
  Length: 67'5" 20.5 m
  Height:18' 5.4 m
  Wingspan: 39'8" 12.0 m
  Wingarea: 368.0 sq ft 34.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 28,970 lb 13,141 kg
  Gross Weight: 45,664 lb 20,713 kg
  Max Weight: 52,400 lb 23,768 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-55 (A/B 16,900Lb/7,666Kg)
  Thrust (each):10,200 lb 4,627 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,520 miles 2,445 km
  Cruise Speed: 551 mph 887 km/h 479 kt
  Max Speed: 1,134 mph 1,825 km/h 986 kt
  Climb: 49,200 ft/min15,000 m/min
  Ceiling: 54,800 ft 16,705 m

Known serial numbers
56-0232, 56-0233 / 56-0237, 56-0238 / 56-0240, 56-0241 / 56-0243, 56-0248 / 56-0250, 56-0251 / 56-0252 , 56-0254 / 56-0257 , 56-0258 / 56-0259 , 56-0261 , 56-0263 / 56-0268 , 56-0269 / 56-0273 , 56-0278 / 56-0280 , 56-0281 / 56-0288 , 56-0290 / 56-0293 , 56-0295 / 56-0298 , 56-0300 / 56-0303 , 56-0305 / 56-0307 , 56-0309 / 56-0311 , 56-0313 / 56-0315 , 56-0317 / 56-0319 , 56-0321 / 56-0323 , 56-0325 / 56-0327 , 57-0247 / 57-0262 , 57-0264 / 57-0266 , 57-0268 / 57-0270 , 57-0272 / 57-0274 , 57-0276 / 57-0278 , 57-0280 / 57-0282 , 57-0284 / 57-0286 , 57-0288 / 57-0291 , 57-0293 / 57-0296 , 57-0298 / 57-0301 , 57-0303 / 57-0306 , 57-0308 / 57-0311 , 57-0313 / 57-0316 , 57-0318 / 57-0321 , 57-0323 / 57-0326 , 57-0328 / 57-0331 , 57-0333 / 57-0336 , 57-338 / 57-341 , 57-343 / 57-346 , 57-348 / 57-351 , 57-353 / 57-356 , 57-358 / 57-364 , 57-366 / 57-371 , 57-373 / 57-378 , 57-380 / 57-385 , 57-387 / 57-392 , 57-394 / 57-399 , 57-401 / 57-406 , 57-408 / 57-413 , 57-415 / 57-420 , 57-422 / 57-427 , 57-429 / 57-448 , 57-450 / 57-452 , 58-0259 / 58-0261 , 58-0263 / 58-0268 , 58-0270 / 58-0275 , 58-0277 / 58-0282 , 58-0284 / 58-0289 , 58-0291 / 58-0296 , 58-298 / 58-303 , 58-305 / 58-310 , 58-312 / 58-317 , 58-319 / 58-323 , 58-0325 / 58-0330 , 58-332 / 58-337 , 58-339 / 58-342 , 59-0391 / 59-0392 , 59-0394 / 59-0399 , 59-0401 / 59-0406 , 59-0408 / 59-0412 , 59-0414 / 59-0418 , 59-0420 / 59-0424 , 59-0426 / 59-0436 , 59-0438 / 59-0440 , 59-0441 / 59-0442 , 59-0444 / 59-0448 , 59-0450 / 59-0453 , 59-0455 / 59-0459 , 59-0461 / 59-0465 , 59-0467 / 59-0471 , 59-0473 / 59-0477 , 59-0479 / 59-0483 , 59-0484 / 59-0491

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Recent comments by our visitors
 Charles F. \"Chuck\" Stapleton,Jr.
 Big Stone Gap, VA
14 Mar '61 to 13 Mar '65. Stationed at Glasgow AFB, MT. 13th. FIS from 27 Feb '62 to 13 Mar '65. At 1230 on 27 Feb. '62 I stepped off the train and it was -48 below 0. The next day it was -52 below. I really enjoyed working on the F-101B in the "A" Flt. I was TDY several times especially in '64. The Hughes Tech. Rep. and I set up the new IR system while the rest of the shop did training as they said I was too short in time to be of benefit. I learned a lot by doing hands on. I loved the work and the assignments I just didn't like the cold weather. I served in the Squadron Mail room for about 6 months in '63 I think, I went TDY to Tinker AFB for 5 weeks doing Supersonic Noise testing for the FAA in '64 (loved that assignment), 2 TDY's to Tyndall AFB. I loved the Air Force and the aircraft work.
P.S. Our son is a Lt. Col. in the USAF and a class of '97 USAFA grad. with his first Squadron assignment. He flies the KC-135R and I remember the first KC-135A's sent to Glasgow AFB for the SAC Wing.
02/10/2015 @ 06:25 [ref: 68924]
 Jose Cintron
 Trenton, FL
To Ken Carden and Ken Brown. I was stationed at Charleston in 1967-69 when I tranfered to Hill AFB in Utah.I was Flight Chief of "B" Flt and Msgt Coy Dykes was the Line Chief. We just left Charleston from this years reunion and hopefully next one will be in April. I spent 22 years in the AF and the best of time were with the 444th. I was there from early 1957 to early 1960 when I went to Puerto Rico (F-86D's and F-86D's. Charleston was by far one of my best duties while in the AF, many happy memories. I hope you both have the same kind of memories. My E-Mail jcint@mindspring.com, with the Lord's grace will see each other in 2015. GOD Bless
Jose Cintron
10/30/2013 @ 14:50 [ref: 68134]
 Dean Werley
 Wimberley, TX
Flew the F-101B VooDoo at Dow AFB, Maine, from 1960 to 1964, and at Kingsley Field, Oregon, from 1966 to 1968. Nice airplane but had a 'pitchup' problem.
02/09/2013 @ 19:45 [ref: 67566]
 Bill Inman
 Medford, OR
I was a Weapons System Specialist (MG-13)from 1961 to 1964 at Hamilton Field, California. The Voodoo could be flown in Vis-Ident mode below, to the right and behind a suspected enemy aircraft and the "bogey" would be lit up by the 10,000 candlepower light on the left side of the aircraft. We installed IR, Infrared detection that could be used if RADAR jamming was effective.
07/04/2012 @ 20:54 [ref: 63071]
 Ernie Mondou
 Cape Cod, MA
Attn: Gary Bennett - please contact me.
Ernie Mondou
OTIS AFB, 60th FIS Autopilot Shop, 1960 - 1964
07/01/2012 @ 11:20 [ref: 62978]
 Richard LaBarre
 Poquoson, VA
Radar Intercept Officer in 445th FIS from 1964-1968. Participant in William Tell 1965
06/25/2012 @ 09:38 [ref: 62280]
 CHARLES L {CHUCK} FULTON
 Alamogordo, NM
With Hughes Aircraft Co., 01-56 to 06-84. At St. Louis on the first prod. run of the "B" models, 1957-59. Assigned to Flight Test A/C, Data Link Sys. #56-0282. I have an 8x10 photo, taken at McDonald, of the flight test team, McDonald & Hughes A/C personnel, #56-0242, Weapons Sys. evaluation and certification. Also, Flt Test at Hollowman AFB, NM. and Tyndal, "FL Test Ranges" on Project Little David. Qual and Cert for the MB-1 Gennie Rocket firings. The F101-B was proven and chosen as our first line Interceptor A/C for the MB-1, Atomic War Head ordanence. At WADD in Dayton, OH. 59 to 61 as Project Engineer and Weapons System Officer {Civilan} on the Mode IV, IFF System, A/C 56-0282. A super great aircraft.
06/17/2012 @ 23:34 [ref: 60183]
 Jeff Joseph
 virginia beach, VA
4/58 to 11/60
412 Camron & 445th FIS Radar Shop MG-13
Wurtsmith AFB Michigan.
Colder than Alaska
02/06/2012 @ 18:12 [ref: 52429]
 Jeff Joseph
 virginia beach, VA
4/58 to 11/60
412 Camron & 445th FIS Radar Shop MG-13
Wurtsmith AFB Michigan.
Colder than Alaska
02/06/2012 @ 18:11 [ref: 52428]
 Ken Carden & Ken Brown
 North Augusta, SC
We arrived at Otis in Sept.1968-Jan.1970 as part of the 60TH FIS. We were both Crew Chiefs. We are now retired and both live in S.C. We came from the 444TH FIS in Charleston,S.C. and was there from 1966-1968. Ken Carden attended the last reunion of 444TH in April,2010. We would enjoy hearing from anyone that was stationed at either Air Force Base.
10/21/2011 @ 15:59 [ref: 49657]

 

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