McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force

Item#: MJF101R

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Factory Direct Models introduce our exact replica of the McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force used by the United States Air Force. This McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force Model Airplane was hand crafted with absolute precision Using the finest Philippine Mahogany and was sealed to last for generations. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their exact photographs, Factory Direct Models skilled master artisans recreated this historic and famous Military Aircraft into a museum quality work of art Display Model.

This McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand made of chrome steel and wood it also has a Laminated United States Air Force Logo and an Inscription Plaque that adds beauty and value to this high quality Scale Model.

This McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force Model Airplane is a perfect gift for Non-active Pilots, Active Pilots, Aviation Enthusiasts, War Veterans or the people that took part in the developement of this Aircraft.

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McDonnell F-101 Reconaissaance Air Force History:

The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was a supersonic military fighter flown by the USAF and the RCAF. Initially designed as a long-range bomber escort (known as a penetration fighter) for the Strategic Air Command (SAC), the Voodoo served in a variety of other roles, including that of an all-weather interceptor aircraft with the Air Defense Command / Aerospace Defense Command (ADC) and fighter bomber and photo reconnaissance roles with the Tactical Air Command (TAC).

Along with the Air Force U-2 and Navy RF-8 Crusaders, the RF-101 reconnaissance variant of the Voodoo was instrumental during the Cuban Missile Crisis and saw extensive service during the Vietnam War.

Initial design on what would eventually become the Voodoo began just after World War II in response to a USAAF Penetration Fighter Competition in 1946 for a long-range high performance fighter to escort bombers, much as the P-51 Mustang had done in its time. After being awarded a contract (AC-14582), McDonnell built two prototypes, designated the XF-88. The first prototype (#46-6525), powered by two Westinghouse XJ-34-WE-13 (3000 hp/2240 kW) flew from Muroc on 20 October 1948. Preliminary testing revealed that the top speed was a disappointing 640 mph (1,030 km/h) at sea level. After fitting McDonnell-designed afterburners, thrust was increased by 30% with corresponding performance increases in top speed, initial rate of climb and reduced takeoff distance.