Years In Service: 1956-1988
Initial Flight: December 26, 1956
The F-106 Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft of the United States Air Force from the 1960s through the 1980s. Designed solely as an interceptor, the F-106 could reach speeds of Mach 2 and saw service during the Vietnam War. The F-106 was modified for air refueling capability allowing it to be used to patrol the coastline of the United States during the Cold War.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 20′ 4″ Wingspan: 38′ 4″ Length: 70′ 9″ Crew: Pilot Armament: One AIR-2A Genie air-to-air nuclear missile plus four AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles Thrust: 24,500 lbs. No. of Engines: 1 Cruise speed: 650 mph Max Speed: 1,525 mph Ceiling: 53,000 ft.