F-106 Delta Dart vs F-84 Thunderjet
Overview
The F-106 Delta Dart and the F-84 Thunderjet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Republic respectively.
The F-106 Delta Dart reaches 2,454 km/h — 2.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 1,080 km for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-106 Delta Dart operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.
The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 7,524 for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 10 years before the F-106 Delta Dart (1946 vs 1956).
| 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 of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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 2,472 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 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.