F-106 Delta Dart vs F-15 Eagle
Overview
The F-106 Delta Dart and the F-15 Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 2,454 km/h for the F-106 Delta Dart vs 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 3,971 km for the F-15 Eagle. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 17,000 m for the F-106 Delta Dart.
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 1,198 for the F-15 Eagle. The F-106 Delta Dart first flew 16 years before the F-15 Eagle (1956 vs 1972).
| American all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 26 December 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 July 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1198 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| Wing area | 61.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2454 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,472 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,653 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,077 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,915 kgf ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
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-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 2,472 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.