CF-101 Voodoo - North Bay, Ontario
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InGodsHands
N 46° 21.298 W 079° 25.404
17T E 621296 N 5134695
CF-101 Voodoo - North Bay, Ontario
Waymark Code: WM9TF8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/28/2010
Views: 40
General characteristics
* Crew: Two
* Length: 67 ft 5 in (20.55 m)
* Wingspan: 39 ft 8 in (12.09 m)
* Height: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
* Wing area: 368 ft² (34.20 m²)
* Airfoil: NACA 65A007 mod root, 65A006 mod tip
* Empty weight: 28,495 lb (12,925 kg)
* Loaded weight: 45,665 lb (20,715 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 52,400 lb (23,770 kg)
* Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney J57-P-55 afterburning turbojets
o Dry thrust: 11,990 lbf (53.3 kN) each
o Thrust with afterburner: 16,900 lbf (75.2 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: Mach 1.72, 1,134 mph (1,825 km/h) at 35,000 ft (10,500 m)
* Range: 1,520 mi (2,450 km)
* Service ceiling: 58,400 ft (17,800 m)
* Rate of climb: 49,200 ft/min (250 m/s)
* Wing loading: 124 lb/ft² (607 kg/m²)
* Thrust/weight: 0.74
Source: Wikipedia
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo
Tail Number: (S/N): 067
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Entrance to former CFB North Bay
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
I was quite surprised at the shape of the Voodoo, not the slickest-looking of planes but I guess its function determined its shape. We walked around the entire circle? reading the information. Thanks for causing us to stop and learn a little section of our history. Nice to know that at least one tyoe of plane didn't need to take part in direct combat.
Access restrictions:
None, located in a park setting alongside a road. Mind you, visiting after dark is not likely a wise decision as I am sure it would catch some attention.
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.