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Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

Military
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

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The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger of 1953 was an all-weather interceptor and the U.S. Air Force's first delta-wing production fighter. At 20.8 meters with an 11.6-meter wing, single pilot, and 1,327.7 km/h capability, it served air defense squadrons throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Specifications

Role
Interceptor aircraft
Crew
1
Engines
1
First flight
1953
Length
20.8 m
Wingspan
11.6 m
Max speed
1,328 km/h