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Kelly Field Heritage Museum, Kelly AFB Texas
Convair F-106B 'Delta Dart' SN: 57-2533

Description
Notes: Upgraded F-106A (2 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:F-106
  Designation:F-106
  Version:B
  Nickname:Delta Dart
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot, Student
  First Flew:1956/12/26
  Serial/Bureau Number:57-2533
  Location:Kelly Field Heritage Museum, Kelly AFB Texas

Specifications
  Length: 70' 9" 21.5 m
  Height:20' 3" 6.1 m
  Wingspan: 38' 4" 11.6 m
  Wingarea: 697.0 sq ft 64.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 24,861 lb 11,274 kg
  Gross Weight: 41,831 lb 18,970 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: 1,809 miles 2,913 km
  Cruise Speed: 594 mph 956 km/h 516 kt
  Max Speed: 1,328 mph 2,138 km/h 1,155 kt
  Ceiling: 52,700 ft 16,062 m