Convair F-102A Delta Dagger - AMC, McClellan, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

Built by Convair (General Dynamics) the F-102 was the first all-weather supersonic jet interceptor. Its supersonic capability is a result of its being the first to use the "area rule" design concept, note the contoured fuselage, which reduces high speed drag. The F-102 was superseded by the more advanced and powerful F-106, which could exceed 1,000 mph. Both aircraft feature delta shaped wings, which eliminate the need for conventional horizontal control surfaces (stabilizers and elevators).

USAF s/n 56-1140 is an F-102A-65-CO, one of 875 F-102As built by Convair in San Diego, CA. It was delivered to the USAF on 4 June 1957 and assigned to the 438th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (ADC), Kinrose AFB, MI. In March 1958 it went to the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD, and then in February 1960 to the 509th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines. Its last assignment was with the 154th Fighter Group (ANG), Hickam AFB, HI, beginning in January 1957. It was flown to the museum in a C-5 transport on 7 October 1984.

It is displayed in the colors of the 431st Fighter Interceptor Squadron "Red Devils", and carries tail number 55-0431 in honor of that unit, which was assigned to a test squadron at McClellan AFB for many years.

Specifications:
Crew: 1
Power Plant: 1× 11,700 lbf Pratt & Whitney J57-P-23 turbojet engine 17,200 lbf w/afterburner
Dimensions:
- Span: 38' 2"
- Length: 68' 3"
- Height: 21' 3"
Weight:
- Empty: 19,350 lb
- Maximum: 24,500 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 825 mph @ 36,000 ft
- - Cruise: mph
- Range: 1,350 miles
- Ceiling: 53,400 ft
- Climb: 13,000 fpm
Armament:
- Guns:
- Internal:
- - 6× AIM-4 Falcon missiles or
- - 3× AIM-4 Falcon missiles and
- - 1× AIM-26 Falcon missile
- - 24× 2.75 in Folding Fin Aerial Rockets
- External:

Source: aircraft placard
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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 56-1140 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: 916.643.3192 Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. $8.00 Adults $6.00 Senior (65+) $6.00 Youth/Student (13-17) $5.00 Child (6-12) Free Active Military w/ID Free Child 5 & under Free Museum Members Access restrictions: none

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