GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-4 Phantom II

F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,328 vs 2,370 km/h, range 2,170 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 14,288 vs 28,030 kg, built 1,000 vs 5,195 units.

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-102 Delta DaggerFull specs
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom IIFull specs
Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair McDonnell
First flight 24 October 1954 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1956 1962
Number produced 1000 units 5195 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2.4 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.7 m
Height 6.5 m 5.0 m
Length 20.8 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
F-4 Phantom II side profile drawing F-4 Phantom II Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide US Aircraft Designations
F-102 Delta Dagger vs Il-2 Sturmovik F-102 Delta Dagger vs MiG-15 Fagot F-102 Delta Dagger vs Yak-9 Frank F-102 Delta Dagger vs MiG-21 Fishbed F-102 Delta Dagger vs MiG-17 Fresco F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-86 Sabre

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-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 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-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 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.