F-102 DELTA DAGGER
& F-106 DELTA DART
The F-102 was the world's
first supersonic all-weather jet
interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft.
The F-102 made its initial flight on Oct. 24, 1953 but the initial
design had numerous problems, the most serious of which was
the inability to exceed Mach One in level flight.
The aircraft was re-designed
incorporating the new "area rule"
theory developed by Richard Whitcombe and in conjunction
with a more powerfull engine exceeded Mach 1.2 on its first
flight. The aircraft became operational in 1956 and 873 were
eventually produced.
The F-102 was always
seen as an interim aircraft, while
development of the "ultimate interceptor" was undertaken.
Originally designated F-102B, the F-106 was designed around
the Hughes MA-1 fire control system and first flew in 1956.
Despite numerous development
problems and large scale
modification programs the aircraft enjoyed a long service
history, finally being retired in 1988, long after it's
anticipated
service life. Although a much more sophisticated and capable
aircraft than the F-102, development problems led to cutbacks
on numbers and only 340 were built.
This CD contains the
USAF flight manuals for both the F-102 Delta
Dagger and the F-106 Delta Dart. This CD has been scanned
from the
original flight manual s and includes any colour pages.
The CD contains:
1. USAF Flight
Manual for the F-102A and TF-102A, T.O. 1F-102A-1
dated 27/12/71, approx 410 pages. Includes performance
data.
2. USAF Flight
Manual for the F-106A and F-106B, T.O. F-106(A)-1
dated 1/11/80 revised to 30/4/85, approx
385 pages.
3. USAF Flight Manual Performance
Data for the F-106A and F-106B,
T.O. F-106(A)-1-1 dated 1/12/72 revised to 15/11/74,
approx 232
pages.
| CD TITLE | F106 |
| PRICE | US$19.95 plus postage |
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