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F-106 Delta Dart vs F-15 Eagle

F-106 Delta Dart vs F-15 Eagle at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 2,655 km/h, range 4,345 vs 3,971 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 30,844 kg, built 350 vs 1,198 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair McDonnell Douglas
First flight 26 December 1956 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1959 1976
Number produced 350 units 1198 units
Average unit price -- $29 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 56.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 13.1 m
Height 6.2 m 5.6 m
Length 21.6 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 3,971 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 30,844 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 12,701 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 2 x 10,782 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 2,454 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the F-15 Eagle's 3,971 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 15,653 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-106 Delta Dart entered service first in 1959, 17 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.