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The Convair F-106 Delta Dart began as an advanced version of the F-102 but because of so many modifications and design changes it became a new aircraft with its own designation. It was designed as a missile carrying all-weather interceptor against Soviet bombers and served in this role from the 1960s until the 1980s. The F-106A as well as the F-106B two-seat trainer served with 15 fighter interceptor squadrons starting in 1959. The aircraft was rarely referred to as the Delta Dart but was commonly called the “6”.

In 1953 the 186th Fighter Squadron was re-designated the 186th Fighter- Interceptor Squadron subordinate to the 120th Fighter-Interceptor Wing until it was re-designated the 120th Fighter Interceptor Group in 1972 with the arrival of the F-106s. F106 57-2456 was produced in March 1959. It was with the 120th FIS from June 16 1978 until May 4 1987 when it was sent to Davis Monthan AFB AZ for storage FN139. March 12 1992 it was converted to a drone. June 3 1992 it was moved to Tyndall AFB FL as QF-106 drone S/N AD189. July 21 1994 it was shot down on 1st NULLO (Not Under Live Local Operation) ++by an AIM-7M.

Specifications for the Convair F-106A Delta Dart Crew - 1 x Pilot Performance Power Plant - 1 x Pratt & Whitney J75-17 afterburning turbojet producing 24,500 lbf (109kN) Maximum Speed - Mach 2.3 (1,525 mph / 2,455 km/h) Rate Of Climb - 29,000 ft/min (150 m/s) Time To Altitude - 6.9 min to 52,700 ft (16,065 m) Service Ceiling - 57,000 ft (17,000 m) Ferry Range - 2,700 mi (2,300 nm / 4,300 km) Combat Range - 1,800 mi (1,600 nm / 2,900 km)

Dimensions Length - 70.7 ft (21.55 m) Wingspan - 38.25 ft (11.67 m) Height - 20.28 ft (6.18 m)

Weight Empty - 24,420 lb (11,077 kg) Loaded - 34,510 lb (15,670 kg)

Armament 1 x 20 mm (0.787 in) M61 Vulcan Gatling gun 2 x AIM-4F Falcon 2 x AIM-4G Falcon 1 x AIR-2A Genie nuclear rocket

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3604 F-106A Delta Dart 57-2456 186th FIS, 120th FIG, Montana Air National Guard, Great Falls, Montana 1970s

1/72 scale pre-finished.

Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.

Professionally painted.

All markings are pad applied for superb results.

Crew figure.

Comes with display stand.

Landing gear can be displayed up or down.

Extremely sought after by collectors.