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F-102 Delta Dagger vs F4D Skyray

F-102 Delta Dagger vs F4D Skyray at a glance — top speed 1,328 vs 1,161 km/h, range 2,170 vs 1,926 km, max takeoff weight 14,288 vs 12,300 kg, built 1,000 vs 422 units.

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-102 Delta Dagger
Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger F4D Skyray
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Douglas
First flight 24 October 1954 23 January 1951
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 1000 units 422 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 61.5 m² 51.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.2 m
Height 6.5 m 4.0 m
Length 20.8 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 1161 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 1,926 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 12,300 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 7,268 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 7,257 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,328 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 167 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the F4D Skyray's 12,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F4D Skyray's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F4D Skyray?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.