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Exhibit photos
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: | 59-069 | |
| Location: | Montana ANG - 120th FG, Great Falls, Great Falls Montana | |
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 | |