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F-106 Delta Dart
Convair · Fighter / Attack · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
© Photo: Staff Sgt. John K. McDowell · Public domain
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The Convair F-106 Delta Dart is an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Fighter
Domain Defence
Era Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country USA
Manufacturer Convair
Operator USA
Primary Role Fighter / Attack
Status Retired
Service Entry 1959
Produced 342
Propulsion Turbojet
Engine Pratt & Whitney J75-P-17 turbojet with afterburner
Thrust / Power 24,500 lbf
Launch Ground
Length (ft) 70.7
Wingspan (ft) 38.3
Empty Weight (lb) 23646
MTOW (lb) 38250
Payload (lb) 3000
Endurance (hr) 2
Service Ceiling (ft) 57000
Range (mi) 1800
Max Speed (mph) 1525
Max Speed (Mach) 2.31
Armament 1x AIR-2A Genie nuclear rocket; 4x AIM-4 Falcon; 20mm M61