For All: Back to the USAF Museum in Dayton No, this is not a repeat. This is the rapid follow-on to the Convair, F-102, Delta Dagger This is the Convair, F-106A, Delta Dart. AMAZING STORY: This display aircraft (S/N 58-0787) was involved in an unusual accident. During a training mission from Malstrom Air Base, Montana on February 2, 1970, this F-106 suddenly entered an uncontrollable flat spin, forcing the pilot to eject. Unpiloted, the airplane recovered on its own, apparently due to the balance and configuration changes caused by the ejection, and miraculously made a gentle belly landing in a snow-covered corn field. After minor repairs, the aircraft was returned to service. It was flown to the Museum in August 1986. ...... For aviation enthusiasts or those who just want a little more:) The F-106 all-weather interceptor was developed directly from the Convair F-102. Originally designated the F-102, it was redesignated the F-106 because it had extensive structural changes and a more powerful engine. The first F-106A flew on Decmber 26, 1956, and deliveries to the Air Force began in July 1959. Production ended in late 1960 after 277 F-106As and 63 two seat F-106Bs had been built. The F-106 uses a Hughes MA-1 electronics guidance and fire control system. After takeoff, the MA-1 can be given control of the aircraft, fly it to the proper altitude and attack position. Then it can fire the Genie and Falcon missiles, break off the attack run, and return the aircraft to the vicinity of its base. The pilot takes control again for the landing. SPECIFICATIONS: Span: 38 ft 4 in; Length: 70 ft 9 in; Height: 20 ft 4 in Armament: One AIR-2A Genie air-to-air nuclear missile plus four AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles (targeting enemy bomber formations) Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J75-P-17 of 24,500 lbs thrust with afterburners Crew: one PERFORMANCE: Max speed: 1,525 mph (1,325 knots) Cruising speed: 650 mph (565 knots) Range: 1,500 statute miles (1.303 nautical miles) Service ceiling: 53,000 ft END NOTE: The last F-106 was retired from flight duties in 1988. Through its' service life it underwent many additional modifications to include replacing the nuclear missile capability with a 20mm canon. Much more detail can be found by Googling F-106. Thanks for stopping by and all your comments and favorites. Bill