F-102 Delta Dagger vs Lightning

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
British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
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Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer English Electric
First flight 4 August 1954
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 337 units
Average unit price $2 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 44.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2092 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,368 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,459 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,092 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,684 kgf β—‰
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