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Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

The primary mission of the F-102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft. The F-102 made its initial flight on Oct. 24, 1953 and became operational with the Air Defense Command in 1956. At the peak of deployment in the late 1950's, F-102s equipped more than 25 ADC squadrons. Convair built 1,000 F-102s, 875 of which were F-102As. The USAF also bought 111 TF-102s as combat trainers with side-by-side seating.
In a wartime situation, after electronic equipment on board the F-102 had located the enemy aircraft, the F-102's radar would guide it into position for attack. At the proper moment, the electronic fire control system would automatically fire the F-102's air-to-air rockets and missiles.

General characteristics
Primary function	All-weather interceptor
Contractor	Convair
Power plant	One Pratt & Whitney J57-P-23 or J57-P-25 turbojet engine
Thrust	normal	16,000 lb	71.17 kNx
Thrust	with afterburner	17,196 lb	17.196 lb)
Wingspan	38.12 ft		11.62 m
Length	68.34 ft		20.83 m
Height	21.36 ft		6.51 m
Max. speed	825 mph		1,327 km/h
Initial climb rate	779,528 ft/s		3,960 m/min
Ceiling	52,500 ft		16,000 m
Max. range	1,350 miles		2,170 km
Weight	empty	19,360 lb	8,780 kg;
	combat	24,500 lb	11,110 kg;
	max.takeoff	31,500 lb	14,290 kg
Fuel tanks	internal	1,085 gallons	4,107 lt.
Fuel tanks	external	2x 755 gallons	2x 2,858 lt.
Armament	24 unguided 2.75 inch rockets and six AIM-4 Falcon guided missiles.

Jirka Wagner

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