F-106 Delta Dart vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The F-106 Delta Dart and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and McDonnell respectively.
Top speed is 2,454 km/h for the F-106 Delta Dart vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,000 m for the F-106 Delta Dart.
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-106 Delta Dart first flew 2 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1956 vs 1958).
| American all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. | |
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| 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 fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 2,472 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 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-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-106 Delta Dart's 15,653 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-106 Delta Dart entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.