CF-100 Canuck vs F-102 Delta Dagger
| Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| First flight | 19 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 692 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 24 October 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Wing area | 54.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,622 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 61.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,170 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,276 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,288 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,777 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,307 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,328 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher service ceiling at 16,276 meters (53,398 ft) compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-100 Canuck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,170 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the CF-100 Canuck at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-100 Canuck entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 692 units of the CF-100 Canuck.