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Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger

Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger
Convair YF-102 (53-1785) on the ramp at the NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, CA, in 1955.

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Convair YF-102 (53-1785) on the ramp at the NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, CA, in 1955. This top view shows the planform of the plane. The airplane was found deficient in performance. The YF-102 Delta Dagger characteristics are:

  • Wing span, ft. 38.19
  • Fuselage length, ft. 52.4
  • Vertical tail height, ft. 18.0
  • Power plant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-11 turbojet with afterburner

1955NASA Photo › YF-102 Project Description