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F-102 Delta Dagger vs J-35 Draken

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-102 Delta Dagger
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
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Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger J-35 Draken
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Saab
First flight 24 October 1954 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 1000 units 651 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2.5 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.4 m
Height 6.5 m 3.9 m
Length 20.8 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 16,000 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 7,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 7,995 kgf
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Overview

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the J-35 Draken are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Saab respectively.

Top speed is 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 2,750 km for the J-35 Draken. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 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 651 for the J-35 Draken. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs $2.5M for the J-35 Draken. The F-102 Delta Dagger first flew 1 years before the J-35 Draken (1954 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 1,328 km/h, a difference of 792 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 2,170 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 16,276 meters (53,398 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The F-102 Delta Dagger entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or J-35 Draken?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.