F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-4 Phantom II

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and McDonnell respectively. Top speed is 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 16,276 m for the F-102 Delta Dagger. The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in 1,000 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-102 Delta Dagger first flew 4 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1954 vs 1958).

American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Combat profile drawing
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 fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 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—‰
Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 680 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 1,042 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.