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Scale 1:44  Length 18"  Wingspan 10"

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The F-106 all-weather interceptor was developed from the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger and was originally designated the F-102B. Because it had extensive structural changes and a more powerful engine, it was re-designated F-106 and called the Delta Dagger.

The first F-106A flew in December 1956 and deliveries to the Air Force began in July of 1959. Production ended in 1960 after 277 F-106A's and 63 F-106B's had been built.

The F-106 uses a Hughes MA-1 electronic guidance and fire control system. After takeoff, the MA-1 can be given control of the aircraft to fly it to the proper altitude and attack position. Then it can fire the Genie and Falcon missiles, break off the attack run, and return the aircraft to the vicinity of its base. The pilot takes control again for the landing.

Crew:         One
Length:      71 ft
Wingspan: 38 ft
Engine:      Pratt&Whitney 24,500lbs thrust w/afterburner
Speed:       1,525 mph maximum. 650 mph cruise
Ceiling:      53,000 ft
Range:       1,500 miles
Cost:           $3,305,435
Armament: One AIR-2A Genie air-to-air nuclear missile and four AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles.

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