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The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo is atwin engine, supersonic jet fighterdesigned and produced by the AmericanMcDonnell Aircraft Corporation.
Development of the F-101 began in the late 1940s as a long-rangebomber escort(then known as apenetration fighter) for theUnited States Air Force's(USAF)Strategic Air Command(SAC). It was also adapted as anuclear-armedfighter-bomberfor the USAF'sTactical Air Command(TAC), and as a photo reconnaissance aircraft. On 29 September 1954, it performed itsmaiden flight.The F-101A set world speed records for jet-powered aircraft, including airspeed, attaining 1,207.6 miles per hour on 12 December 1957.
The RF-101C was the reconnaissance version. Using the reinforced airframe of the F-101C, the RF-101C first flew on 12 July 1957,entering service in 1958. Like the RF-101A, the RF-101C had up to six cameras in place of radar and cannons in the reshaped nose and retained the bombing ability of the fighter-bomber versions. As it was intended to be flown unarmed, various passive defensive systems were incorporated, including the AN/APS-54radar warning receiver.It lacked a true all-weather capability due to the USAF choosing to eliminate the AN/APN-82 electronic navigation system planned for it.A total of166 RF-101Cs were built, including 96 originally scheduled to be F-101C fighter-bombers.
On 27 November 1957, during Operation Sun Run, an RF-101C piloted by then-Captain Robert Sweet set the Los Angeles-New York City-Los Angeles record in 6 hours and 46 minutes, and New York to Los Angeles record in 3 hours and 36 minutes. Another RF-101C, piloted by then-Lieutenant Gustav Klatt, set a Los Angeles to New York record of 3 hours and 7 minutes.This model represents one of those aircraft.
This Hobby Master diecast reproduction of the RF-101C Voodoo was part of the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing and includes:
- Highly detailed limited issue reproduction
- Historically accurate markings
- Pilot figure
- Detailed cockpit
- Functioning canopy
- Detailed landing gear
- Inflight landing gear doors
- Two under fuselage fuel tanks
- Display stand
All sales are final. Shipping to the USA only. This is the only one available.
NOTE: This is a new model and an excellent reproduction of the United States Air ForceRF-101C Voodoo. It will make an excellent addition to any historic USAF collector, anyF-101 Voodoo collector, or any aviation enthusiast's collection.
NOTE: The last photograph in the series is of the actual RF-101C (60165).
