CF-105 Arrow vs F-102 Delta Dagger

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Picture of CF-105 Arrow
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 million
American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Picture of F-102 Delta Dagger
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 113.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 23.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h â—‰
Operational range 483 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Avro CF-105 Arrow
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—‰
Profile drawing of Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 775 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow 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-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 20.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.