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Convair F-106 Delta Dart All-Weather Interceptor Family

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the definitive U.S. Century Series all-weather interceptor. Developed from the F-102B with a reshaped delta airframe, a more powerful turbojet, and the MA-1 integrated guidance system, it formed a principal layer of North American air defense from the late 1950s through the 1980s.

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Aliases
F-106Delta DartYF-106AF-102BConvair Model 8
Family Name
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Full Name
Convair F-106 Delta Dart All-Weather Interceptor Family
Roles
militaryexperimentalreconnaissance
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the definitive U.S. Century Series all-weather interceptor. Developed from the F-102B with a reshaped delta airframe, a more powerful turbojet, and the MA-1 integrated guidance system, it formed a principal layer of North American air defense from the late 1950s through the 1980s.
First Flight Year
1,956

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Creation Time
August 6, 2026 at 23:44:15 UTC
Updated Time
August 6, 2026 at 23:44:15 UTC