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Because the handling characteristics of delta-wing aircraft are very different from conventional aircraft, particularly at take-off and landing it was determined that a dedicated trainer was needed for pilots transitioning to the F-102. Nicknamed “The Tub” for its redesigned bulbous nose the TF-102A allowed pilots to learn the intricacies of high-speed interceptor tactics as well as of the plane’s tricky handling. Each squadron that flew Delta Daggers was assigned two trainers as well. A total of 111 TF-102s were built.
Century Series Fighters: F-100C, F-101B, RF-101C, RF-101H, F-102A, TF-102A, F-104D, F-105D, F-105G, F-106A, F-107A
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| Wingspan |
38 ft 1 in |
| Length |
63 ft 4 in |
| Height |
21 ft 2 in |
| Weight |
32,104 lbs (loaded) |
| Maximum Speed |
646 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
55,000 ft |
| Range |
1,350 miles |
| Engines |
1 Pratt & Whitney J57-P-23A turbojet with 16,000 lb thrust with |
| Crew |
2 |
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