DETAILS

Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation

Designation: CF-101

Model No: F-101B/F

Role: Fighter Interceptor

TOS: 1961

SOS: 1984

No: 132

Comox Squadron/Unit Use: 409 Sqn

Service: RCAF/CF

SPECIFICATIONS

Crew/Passengers: 2 crew (pilot/navigator) in ejection seats

Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney J-57-P53/55 Turbojets with 11,990 lbs (4,863 kg) thrust or 14,990 lbs (7,680 kg) thrust in afterburner

Performance:

• Max Speed: 1,220 kts (1,963 km/h) 
• Service Ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
• Range: 1,550 m (2,494 km)

Weights:

• Gross: 39,900 lbs (18,097 kg)
• Maximum Take-off: 46,673 lbs (21,171 kg)

Dimensions:

• Span: 39 ft 8 in (12.09 m)
• Length: 67 ft 5 in (20.55 m)
• Height: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
• Wing Area: 368 sq ft (34.18 sq m)

Armament: Two AIR-2A Genie nuclear tipped rockets & two AIM-4D Falcon missiles

Original Cost: $1,590,000

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