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Tyndall Air Park, Tyndall AFB Florida
Convair F-106A 'Delta Dart' SN: 59-145

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Description
Notes: Delta wing fighter similar to F-102A. Has different engine, tail, fuselage fuel tank, armament and electronic equipment (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:F-106
  Designation:F-106
  Version:A
  Nickname:Delta Dart
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  First Flew:1956/12/26
  Serial/Bureau Number:59-145
  Location:Tyndall Air Park, Tyndall AFB Florida

Specifications
  Length: 70' 8.75" 21.5 m
  Height:20' 3.25" 6.1 m
  Wingspan: 38' 3.5" 11.6 m
  Wingarea: 697.0 sq ft 64.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 23,646 lb 10,723 kg
  Gross Weight: 38,250 lb 17,346 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J75-P-17 (A/B 24,500Lb
  Thrust (each):16,100 lb 7,301 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,700 miles 2,737 km
  Cruise Speed: 594 mph 956 km/h 516 kt
  Max Speed: 1,525 mph 2,455 km/h 1,327 kt
  Climb: 30,000 ft/min 9,143 m/min
  Ceiling: 57,000 ft 17,373 m