F-102 Delta Dagger vs F-104 Starfighter

American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Picture of F-102 Delta Dagger
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 24 October 1954
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Picture of F-104 Starfighter
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year of introduction 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Wing area 61.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 6.5 m β—‰
Length 20.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1328 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,175 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,276 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,777 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-102 Delta Dagger
Wing area 18.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 6.4 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2137 km/h β—‰
Operational range 670 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-104 Starfighter

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