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YF-102 Delta Dagger
Convair · USA
The YF-102 first flew in October 1953. It was designed to intercept Soviet bombers using a completely automated fire-control system. It is famous in aviation history for the redesign that led to the discovery of the "Area Rule" for supersonic efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,304 km/h |
| Range | 2,175 km |
| Ceiling | 16,300 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25 turbojet |
Armament & Payload
24x 2.75 in unguided rockets; 6x AIM-4 Falcon missiles.