| Attribute | Convair F-106 Delta Dart × | North American F-100 Super Sabre × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | North American Aviation NAA |
| Model | Convair F-106 Delta Dart | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1956 | 1953 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1959 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | F106 | F100 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney J75-P-17 | 1x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-21/21A |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 24,500 | 16,000 |
| Avionics | Hughes MA-1 Fire Control System & IBM Semi-Automatic Ground Environment | Minneapolis-Honeywell MB-3, AN/AJB-1B, AN/APR-26 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,454 | 1,487 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 267 | 300 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,345 | 3,211 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 17,374 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 152.4 | 113.79 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,280 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,341 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 18,975 | 15,800 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 16,021 | 15,606 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,553 | 3,190 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,731 | 9,887 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 21.57 | 15 |
| Tail height (m) | 6.18 | 4.95 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.68 | 11.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |