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F-106 Delta Dart
Convair · USA
The F-106 was a sophisticated development of the F-102. In 1959, it set a world speed record of 1,525 mph. It was designed to intercept Soviet bombers automatically using a ground-linked data system (SAGE).
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,455 km/h (Mach 2.3) |
| Range | 4,300 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney J75-P-17 turbojet |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 4x AIM-4 Falcon; 1x AIR-2 Genie nuclear rocket.