F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
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. | |
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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 fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1328 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,170 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,276 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,288 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,777 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,307 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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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.