The delta dagger was the usafs first operational delta wing aircraft. If you are seeking a book that provides you with instructions to build an airplane model, contact glenn hoover models. More than of these delta wing airplanes were built and flown and even used in a limited aspect in vietnam. Convair f102a delta dagger national museum of the united. In all 43 air force squadrons flew the f102 until 1973, ang received its first delta dagger in 1960 with the last unit, the 199th fis hawaii ang, retiring their last aircraft in october 1976. During the time the f102a was in service, several new wing designs were used to experiment with the application of increased conical camber to the. The design then began to take the shape of a delta wing, which would also work well in all ranges of speed. A total of 1,000 f102a interceptors and twoseat trainers were built for the us air force, and these were stationed throughout air defense bases in. The convair f102 delta dagger resulted from a 1950 usaf design competition for an integral allweather interceptor weapon system. Other aircraft included the grumman f11f tigercat, the first supersonic carrierbased. Convair f102a delta dagger interceptor pearl harbor.
Comparison of convair f102 delta dagger and convair f106. The f106 allweather interceptor was developed from the f102 delta dagger. It was the worlds first supersonic, allweather jet interceptor and the u. On occasion, two planes of the same type and model would have the same last three digits in their serial numbers. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet strategic bomber fleets primarily the tupolev tu95 during the cold w. In a wartime situation, its electronic equipment would locate an enemy aircraft, then radar would guide the plane into position. Here is the convair f102 delta dagger usaf to 114 color profile and paint guide. Part deux the ultimate interceptor trivia beckons right here first flown on 26 december 1956 at edwards air force base afb, the convair f106 delta dart was the ultimate allweather air defense interceptor. Please help us keep the videos coming by donating to the museum so that we can digitize and preserve additional. Because the delta dart was the ultimate interceptor we couldnt stop at just one piece about the six. Despite drastic redesign of early promission of close air support of ground forces, but also found themselves escorting other aircraft within the combat zones, seeding the norths supply routes with various munitions, and flying armed reconnaissance missions.
Encyclopedia of us air force aircraft and missile systems. The convair f102 delta dagger was an american interceptor aircraft that was built as part of. This airplane was to be the beall endall fighter aircraft, the worlds first supersonic nuclear interceptor. The f102 was the worlds first supersonic allweather jet interceptor.
Convair f102 delta dagger, an allweather interceptor that was the first operational pure delta fighter without a separate horizontal stabilizer. As a result, supersonic speed, longrange guided missiles and precise. However, while initial work on the olympus appeared to go well, by august 1953. Before transfer to turkey, they were overhauled by casa in seville. The convair f102 delta dagger was an american interceptor aircraft that was built as part of the backbone of the united states air forces air defences in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet bomber fleets. A massive research and development effort produced the f102a 1954 fighter, the j57 afterburning turbojet, its hughes mx1554 fire control system and, in due. As a result, supersonic speed, longrange guided missiles and.
The tf102 was known as the tub because of its wide fuselage. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet strategic bomber fleets primarily the tupolev tu95 during the cold war. Delta darts served the air force and air defense command adc and air national guard ang units between 1959 and 1988 some very hot cold war years. For example, all fighters were identified by the letter p later changed to f, and the second letter identified the fighter type. Despite drastic redesign of early promission of close air support of ground. Development was troubled, and while in service, the f102 had a class a mishap rate of. The convair f102 delta dagger was an american interceptor aircraft that was built as part of the backbone of the united states air forces air defenses in the late 1950s. Convairs proposal, the yf102a, was selected by the air force on september 11, 1951. Nasa supersonic transport and fighter research efforts based on the use of. It was the worlds first supersonic allweather jet interceptor and the usafs first operational delta wing aircraft.
F102 delta dagger the usafs first operational delta. Based on the first powered delta winged aircraft, the xf92a, the delta dagger became the first allweather interceptor capable of level flight supersonic speeds, and the first aircraft designed with allmissile weaponry. The transition is to the deltawinged supersonic f102 inter. Ask us a question or send us comment or stay tuned for future releases. May 29, 2015 the primary mission of the f102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. The primary mission of the f102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet strategic bomber fleets. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet strategic bomber fleets tupolev tu95 during the cold w. The delta wing control surfaces eliminated the need for horizontal control surfaces stabilizer and elevators.
As originally designed, it could not achieve mach 1 supersonic flight until redesigned with area ruling. The century series continues with a discussion on the convair f102 delta dagger. The aircraft was redesigned incorporating the new area. During the vietnam conflict however, the f102 found a new role as a fighter and as an escort for b52 bombers. Convair f102 delta dagger, an allweather interceptor that was the first. As a result, supersonic speed, longrange guided missiles and precise radarbased control of an interception became prerequisites for a new breed of fighters, beginning with the f102. The convair f102 delta dagger was an us interceptor aircraft built as part of the backbone of the united states air forces air defenses in the late 1950s. The legendary fighters had their share of quirks and. It was the worlds first supersonic all weather jet interceptor and the usafs first operational deltawing air. See more ideas about delta, military aircraft, usaf. This was the deadliest insurgent sniper in iraq we are the. Designed as the socalled ultimate interceptor, it proved to be the last dedicated interceptor in u. F102 delta dagger wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Comparing the convair f102 delta dagger singleseat supersonic interceptor aircraft against the convair f106 delta dart singleseat, singleengine supersonic interceptor aircraft.
You can always go back and compare any two aircraft in. The revised yf102a achieved supersonic flight on dec. The f102 delta dagger first began to reequip pacaf fighter interceptor squadrons in march 1959. History encyclopedia usaf aircraftmissile systems afd100526027 f106 delta dart pdf. The delta wing was the basis for the wing design of the concorde1 as well as many other supersonic aircraft.
F102 delta dagger convair f102, like the subsequent f106, grew out of the companys experimental xf92a the worlds first delta wing airplane, originally known only as model7002, was. Mar 17, 2018 the convair f102 delta dagger was an american interceptor aircraft that was built as part of the backbone of the united states air forces air defenses in the late 1950s. A f102a delta dagger with the 111th fighter interceptor squadron, the unit george w. The convair f106 delta dart was the primary allweather interceptor aircraft of the united states air force from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Convair f102 delta dagger the convair f106 delta dart was the primary allweather interceptor aircraft of the united states air force from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Like its predecessor, the f102 delta dagger, it could carry a drop tank under. The biggest drawback to the f102 was its lack of speed. F102a delta dagger supersonic delta winged interceptor revell 1. Jun 26, 2019 just for i decided to pull out an old monogram kit to do a quick oob build.
Convairs f106 delta dart was the ultimate interceptor. Of all these recordbreaking technological triumphs of the cold war era the convair f102 delta dagger was in many respects the most innovative. The aircraft was equipped with the ability to carry external and internal weapons such as rockets and guided missiles. It is a member of the century series, and was the first supersonic delta wing interceptor for the u. World war ii saw the development of the heavy bomber as a decisive weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could overcome defensive fighters and guns and lay waste to strategic targets. Not usually equipped with any type of gun armament, the six. Convair f102 delta dagger, hobbymaster photos and arrivals. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet strategic bomber fleets tupolev tu95 during the cold war. The initial mission of the deuce, as the f102 came to be known, was to intercept and destroy incoming soviet bombers.
Here is our convair f102 delta dagger usaf to 114 color profile and paint guide. The final design involves a hybrid of a delta wing and a trapezoidal wing similar to that found on the f102 delta dagger 2. The legendary fighters had their share of quirks and teething. The f102 delta dagger was used by only two foreign air forces, those of greece and turkey. While the f100 was a supersonic development of the korean war f86, the f102 was conceived around the relatively untried delta wing format.
World war ii saw the development of the heavy bomber as a decisive weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could overcome defensive fighters and guns and lay. Mar 22, 2020 the second picture below is of the rc f102 delta dagger arf scale model rc airplane for sale from nitro planes. In combination with a more powerful engine, this change allowed the production f102 to easily reach supersonic speeds. It was the worlds first supersonic allweather jet interceptor and the usafs first operational deltawing aircraft. The f102 made its initial flight on october 24, 1953, and became operational with the air defense command adc in 1956. I made this model from the meng 172 set in 2014, without any additions, just straight from the box. Convair f102 delta dagger singleseat supersonic interceptor aircraft aircraft cockpit picture. Beginning in 1968, approximately fifty f102as and tf102as were transferred to turkey from usaf stocks. Jul 09, 2018 this is the convair f102 delta dagger supersonic jet that was built in the late 1950s mostly to intercept flights of soviet bombers during the early cold war. Comparison of convair f102 delta dagger and convair f106 delta dart direct sidebyside comparison of two aircraft. For example, the buzz number code for the f102 delta dagger was fc and the f106 was fe.
Its primary mission was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. Convair f102 delta dagger the f102 was the worlds first supersonic allweather jet interceptor and the usafs first operational delta wing aircraft. F102 delta dagger units combat aircraft davies, peter e. Dec 17, 2017 convair f102 delta dagger, 431 fighter interceptor squadron red devils, zaragoza, espana, 1962. Wing span is 38 the last picture on this page is of a rc f102 delta dagger from a kit for sale by zia models. The air force gave a production go ahead, and the fighters rolled out. Consequently, the aircraft did not go supersonic on its first flight. Convair f102a delta dagger the primary mission of the f102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft.
Your selected aircraft are compared in sidebyside arrangement below. Designed and manufactured by convair, 1,000 f102s were built. F102 delta dagger the usafs first operational deltawing. Later, it was suceeded by the f106 delta dart, an extreme redesign of the dagger. Other aircraft included the grumman f11f tigercat, the first supersonic carrierbased fighter. As this book goes to press, the national aeronautics and. Other articles where f102 delta dagger is discussed. This was the deadliest insurgent sniper in iraq we are. The f102s official name, delta dagger was never used in common parlance, with the aircraft being universally known as the deuce. Medium and shortrange missiles could also be carried under the inner wings. Flashdance stunt flyer golden flame racing plane supersonic transport and more.
Usaf photo the f102 served from 1956 to the 1970s with the air force, and was with air national guard units until 1976. All results related to convair f102 delta dagger found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. Air force employed tf102as with sidebyside seating as combat trainers. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading soviet bomber fleets during the cold war. This has the case xx wings so i want to check to be sure the kit provided markings are correct for a case xx wing aircraft. The convair f102 delta dagger was an american interceptor aircraft built as part of the backbone of the united states air forces air defenses in the late 1950s. Buy convair f102 delta dagger supersonic jet interceptor aircraft usaf postcard. The century series looked and flew differently, with new body and wing. The worlds first allweather, supersonic jet interceptor, the f102 delta dagger was built at the height of the cold war.
The convair f106 delta dart was the primary allweather interceptor aircraft of the united. Convair f102a delta dagger, grumman f9f6 cougar, grumman. Convair f102 delta dagger usaf to 114 color profile and. Mcchord air museum f102 delta dagger 561515 317th fis. The promise of the turbojet revolution and the supersonic breakthrough were realized in the 1950s, as the center tested and developed the first generation of true supersonic fightersthe famed century series f100 super sabre, f101 voodoo, f102 delta dagger, f104 starfighter, f105 thunderchief and f106 delta dart, and, in the process. Pain and gain in the century series air force magazine. Ex usaf f102s were also acquired by the air forces of greece and turkey. A development of convairs f102 delta dagger, the f106 was similar in design philosophy yet vastly different in practical application.
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