The Convair F-106 Delta Dart is an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair. The F-106 was designed in response to the 1954 …

This page details the development, history, lineage and operations of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart, Single-Engine Supersonic Interceptor Aircraft, the Ultimate Interceptor, with technical …

The F-106 all-weather interceptor was developed from the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger. Originally designated F-102B, it was redesignated F-106 because it had extensive structural changes …

Jul 5, 2025 · Among the many aircraft developed for this purpose was the Convair F-106 Delta Dart — a technological marvel that would mark both the height and the end of an era.

Apr 24, 2025 · Now, let’s take a closer look at the aircraft developed from the F-102—its marginally improved derivative, the Convair F-106 Delta Dart, which served as the Air Force’s …

Jul 8, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the CONVAIR F-106 Delta Dart Single-Seat, Single-Engine Supersonic Interceptor Aircraft …

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft for the U.S. Air Force from the 1960s through the 1980s. The F-106 was envisioned as specialized all-weather …

The aircraft was envisioned as a particular all-weather interceptor armed with missiles to assail bombers. It could also be used as a daylight air superiority fighter or a fighter bomber.

Dec 15, 2015 · The Delta Dart guarded U.S. skies from Soviet bomber attacks for more than two decades. One of the most automated airplanes in history, its pilots did little more than direct …

Jul 5, 2025 · Four F-106 Delta Dart interceptors fly in a diamond formation by Mount Rushmore. The aircraft are from the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron based at Minot Air Force Base in …