F-106 Delta Dart

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F-106A Delta Dart

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Description

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RoleAll-weather interceptor

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CrewOne

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Dimensions

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Length70.7 ft21.55 m

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Wingspan38.25 ft11.67 m

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Height20.28 ft6.18 m

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Wing area661.5 ft²61.52 m²

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Weights

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Empty24,420 lb11,077 kg

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Loaded34,510 lb15,668 kg

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Powerplant

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EnginesOne Pratt & Whitney J75-17 afterburning turbojet

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Power24,500 lbf109 kN

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Performance

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Maximum speed1,525 mph (Mach 2.3)2,455 km/h

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Combat range1,800 mi2,897 km

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Ferry range2,700 mi4,345 km

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Service ceiling57,000 ft17,374 m

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Rate of climb29,000 ft/min8,839 m/min

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Armament

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GunsOne 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon

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Missilesfour AIM-4 Falcon, usually two AIM-4F and two AIM-4G, plus one AIR-2A Genie nuclear rocket

Related Topics:
AIM-4 Falcon - AIR-2A Genie

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The Convair F-106A Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft for the US Air Force from the 1960s through the late 1970s. Designed as the so-called "Ultimate Interceptor," it has proved to be the last dedicated interceptor in U.S. service to date.

Related Topics:
Convair - Interceptor - US Air Force - 1960s - 1970s

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