F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-104 Starfighter
| 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 |
| American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 4 March 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 2578 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 18.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,536 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 1,172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher service ceiling at 16,276 meters (53,398 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 13,170 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the F-104 Starfighter which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.