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Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan
Convair TF-102A 'Delta Dagger'

Description
Notes: F-102A modified to a 2-PLACE SIDE-BY-SIDE trainer.
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:F-102
  Designation:TF-102
  Version:A
  Nickname:Delta Dagger
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Trainer
  Crew:Pilot & Student
  First Flew:1955/10/31
  Location:Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 68' 5" 20.8 m
  Height:21' 2.5" 6.4 m
  Wingspan: 38' 1.5" 11.6 m
  Wingarea: 661.5 sq ft 61.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,050 lb 8,639 kg
  Gross Weight: 31,500 lb 14,285 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25
  Thrust (each):17,000 lb 7,709 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,000 miles 1,610 km
  Cruise Speed: 600 mph 966 km/h 522 kt
  Max Speed: 825 mph 1,328 km/h 717 kt
  Climb: 13,000 ft/min 3,962 m/min
  Ceiling: 54,000 ft 16,458 m