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F-106 Delta Dart

Convair · Fighter / Attack · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

F-106 Delta Dart — Fighter / Attack
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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