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F-106 Delta Dart vs F-4 Phantom II

F-106 Delta Dart vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 2,370 km/h, range 4,345 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 28,030 kg, built 350 vs 5,195 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair McDonnell
First flight 26 December 1956 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 350 units 5195 units
Average unit price -- $2.4 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.7 m
Height 6.2 m 5.0 m
Length 21.6 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 2 x 8,094 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 4,345 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 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.