US Air Force Museum - Cold War - Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
Bill Maloney 2/3/2007 |
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01 Convair F-102 Delta Dagger | 02 Convair F-102 | 03 Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
Length: 68 feet 4 inches
Wingspan: 38 feet 1 inch
Height: 21 feet, 2 inches
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty 19,300lbs Loaded - 24,500lbs
Max Speed: 810mph
Cruise Speed: 600mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Service Ceiling: 55,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 1,080 gallons internal
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojet 16,000 lbs thrust with afterburner
Armament:
24 unguided 2.75 inch rockets
Six guided missiles
First Flight : October 24, 1953
Cost: $1,184,000