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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-102 Delta Dagger

F-100 Super Sabre vs F-102 Delta Dagger at a glance — top speed 1,487 vs 1,328 km/h, range 3,211 vs 2,170 km, max takeoff weight 15,800 vs 14,288 kg, built 2,294 vs 1,000 units.

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre F-102 Delta Dagger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Convair
First flight 25 May 1953 24 October 1954
Year introduced 1954 1956
Number produced 2294 units 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.5 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 61.5 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.6 m
Height 5.0 m 6.5 m
Length 15.2 m 20.8 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h 1328 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 2,170 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,276 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 14,288 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 8,777 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-100 Super Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,487 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre 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 F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 2 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-102 Delta Dagger?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.