Kitty Hawk Models Plastic Model Kit

F-101B Voodoo (1/48)

The F-101B Voodoo was developed as a dedicated all-weather interceptor during the height of the Cold War, designed to counter high-speed bomber threats approaching North American airspace. Large, powerful and unmistakably angular, it represents a very specific moment in jet fighter development.

This 1/48 scale kit from Kitty Hawk Models captures the imposing look of the F-101B with finely recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit and accurately shaped fuselage and intakes. The kit reflects the interceptor configuration used by Air Defense Command units, making it an ideal subject for Cold War era markings and finishes.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Accurate F-101B interceptor configuration
• Detailed cockpit and internal components
• Fine recessed panel lines and surface detail
• Correctly shaped intakes and airframe features
• Decals for operational interceptor aircraft

History

The F-101B Voodoo entered service with the United States Air Force in the late 1950s as part of the nation’s air defence network. Unlike earlier fighter variants of the Voodoo, the B-model was optimised solely for interception duties, equipped with advanced radar and fire-control systems to engage enemy bombers in all weather conditions.

Serving throughout the Cold War, the F-101B was operated by both the USAF and the Royal Canadian Air Force, forming a key component of continental air defence under NORAD. Though eventually replaced by more advanced interceptors, the Voodoo remained in service into the early 1980s. Its combination of speed, range and distinctive design has since earned it a strong following among modellers and aviation historians alike.