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F-106 Delta Dart vs F-84 Thunderjet

F-106 Delta Dart vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 1,001 km/h, range 4,345 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 10,590 kg, built 350 vs 7,524 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Republic
First flight 26 December 1956 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1959 1950
Number produced 350 units 7524 units
Average unit price -- $1.4 million
Wing area 61.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.1 m
Height 6.2 m 3.8 m
Length 21.6 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 3,218 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 9 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 F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.