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F-102 Delta Dagger vs Gloster Javelin

F-102 Delta Dagger vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,328 vs 1,140 km/h, range 2,170 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 14,288 vs 19,579 kg, built 1,000 vs 436 units.

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-102 Delta Dagger
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Gloster
First flight 24 October 1954 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 1000 units 436 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 61.5 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 15.9 m
Height 6.5 m 4.9 m
Length 20.8 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,328 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher service ceiling at 16,276 meters (53,398 ft) compared to the Gloster Javelin's 16,093 meters (52,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the F-102 Delta Dagger's 14,288 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the Gloster Javelin's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin 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 Gloster Javelin?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.