F-102 Delta Dagger

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Photo courtesy Bud Norris

F-102 Delta Dagger Specifications

Primary Function:
Contractor:
Crew:
Unit Cost:
Powerplant

Interceptor
Convair
One
$1,184,000
One Pratt & Whitney J57 at 16,000 lbs thrust with afterburner

Dimensions
Length:
Wingspan:
Height:
Weights
Empty:
Maximum Takeoff:
Performance
Speed:
Ceiling:
Range:
Armament

68 ft 4 in -- including boom
38 ft 1 in
21 ft 2 in
N/A
31,559 lbs
810 mph -- max
55,000 ft
1,000 miles
24 unguided 2.75 inch rockets and six guided missiles
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F-102 Delta Dagger Achievements

The F-102 was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor.

The Delta Dagger was the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft.