McChord Air Museum: Delta Dagger and Delta Dart (photo diary)

The McChord Air Museum on the McCord Air Base near Tacoma, Washington displays several airplanes, including the Convair F-102A Delta Dagger and the Convair F-106A Delta Dart.

Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was designed in response to the threat of a Soviet long range bomber attack. It first flew in 1953.

This airplane has a top speed of 1,526 mph (Mach 2.3) and a range of 1,718 miles.

Convair F-106A Delta Dart

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart is a supersonic all weather interceptor which evolved as an advanced version of the Delta Dagger. It first flew in 1959.

This airplane has a top speed of 1,526 mph (Mach 2.3) and a range of 1,718 miles.

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