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Vermont ANG - 158th FG, Burlington, Burlington Vermont
Convair F-102A 'Delta Dagger' SN: 55-3462

Description
Notes: Supersonic. ALL-WEATHER, delta wing interceptor. Tricycle landing gear, aft FUSELAGE-MOUNTED speed brakes and drag chute (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Convair
  Base model:F-102
  Designation:F-102
  Version:A
  Nickname:Delta Dagger
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot only
  First Flew:1955/06/24
  Serial/Bureau Number:55-3462
  Location:Vermont ANG - 158th FG, Burlington, Burlington Vermont

Specifications
  Length: 68' 5" 20.8 m
  Height:21' 2.5" 6.4 m
  Wingspan: 38' 1.5" 11.6 m
  Wingarea: 661.5 sq ft 61.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,050 lb 8,639 kg
  Gross Weight: 31,500 lb 14,285 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25
  Thrust (each):17,000 lb 7,709 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,000 miles 1,610 km
  Cruise Speed: 600 mph 966 km/h 522 kt
  Max Speed: 825 mph 1,328 km/h 717 kt
  Climb: 13,000 ft/min 3,962 m/min
  Ceiling: 54,000 ft 16,458 m