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F-106 Delta Dart vs F4D Skyray

F-106 Delta Dart vs F4D Skyray at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 1,161 km/h, range 4,345 vs 1,926 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 12,300 kg, built 350 vs 422 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart F4D Skyray
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Douglas
First flight 26 December 1956 23 January 1951
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 350 units 422 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 61.5 m² 51.8 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.2 m
Height 6.2 m 4.0 m
Length 21.6 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 1161 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 1,926 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 12,300 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 7,268 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 7,257 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 1,293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F4D Skyray's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the F4D Skyray's 12,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F4D Skyray's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the F-106 Delta Dart which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray has been produced in greater numbers with 422 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.