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F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-8 Crusader

F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-8 Crusader at a glance — top speed 1,328 vs 1,971 km/h, range 2,170 vs 2,791 km, max takeoff weight 14,288 vs 13,000 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,219 units.

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Vought
First flight 24 October 1954 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 1000 units 1219 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2.5 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.9 m
Height 6.5 m 4.8 m
Length 20.8 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 2,791 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 643 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 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-8 Crusader?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the F-8 Crusader's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
Both the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-8 Crusader cost approximately $2.5 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.