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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 | |
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 | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Kelly Field Heritage Museum | Kelly AFB | Texas |
| New Jersey ANG - 177th FG, Atlantic City | Atlantic City | New Jersey |
| Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center | Hampton | Virginia |
F-106B on display
Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Frank Carpenter Gilbert, AZ | I was the crew chief at Griffiss AB Nov 69 - Nov 70
Only two seater we had. I was given a ride and it was the ride of my LIFE Great plan to crew. Coldest year of my life at Griffiss! 12/21/2013 @ 13:00 [ref: 68241] |
| Ed Stenger McConnellsburg, PA | F-106Bs #57-2533 and #57-2535 were with the 94th FIS at Selfridge AFB, Mich. I was the crew chief of #2535 in 1968. 06/25/2012 @ 07:24 [ref: 62279] |
| John M. Fitzpatrick Springfield, VA | First flight date is in error. The actual first flght was made on 10 April 1958. I know because I was the pilot. I think the date you have listed is actually the first flight of the F-106A. 07/23/2008 @ 11:25 [ref: 22230] |
| Frances Anne Billker Bonita Springs, FL | In your list of known serial numbers you should add 57-2515 which was based at Kincheloe AFB, Mich. and was the "B model" for the 438th FIS in the 1960s. 04/24/2008 @ 11:48 [ref: 20707] |
| Frances Anne Billker Bonita Springs, FL | In your list of known serial numbers you should add 57-2515 which was based at Kincheloe AFB, Mich. and was the "B model" for the 438th FIS in the 1960s. 04/24/2008 @ 11:48 [ref: 20706] |
| Jim Oberg Dickinson, TX |
Somebody told me that the NF-104 program wasn't necessary, that an F-106 with a mass injection boost to its engine could easily have popped up to 180,000 ft on a ballistic trajectory. Did anybody ever seriously consider that? Semi-seriously? I'm an aerospace writer/historian/futurist. Please answer direct to my email. JimO www.jamesoberg.com 11/19/2001 @ 01:57 [ref: 3671] |
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