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World's Fastest SingleEngine Jet Aircraft: The Story of Convair's F106 Delta Dart Interceptor,Used
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Developed for the Air Force in the early 1950s as a nextgeneration interceptor following Convair's pioneering deltawing F102, the F106 excelled in every aspect of the Air Defense Command mission. With its advanced Hughes radar system, Falcon airtoair missiles, and a top speed in excess of Mach 2, the Delta Dart became known as "the ultimate interceptor," able to scramble, launch, find its targets, and blow them out of the sky. The 'Dart was also the lightestweight aircraft ever powered by a Pratt & Whitney J75 turbojet.This book provides an insightful and indepth look at the sixth member of the Air Force "Century Series" family of supersonic fighters. From initial concept through early flight test and development and into operational service, every facet of the F106's career is examined and explained in comprehensive, yet easytoread text. All USAF Air Defense Command units that operated F106s are covered, and aircraft markings and color schemes are included as well.The Convair F106 remains to this day as one of the most successful military aircraft ever built. This book now gives the reader a thorough and meticulous reference source on the F106 using excellent photographs and technical illustrations to tell the story of this historymaking aircraft, while also providing valuable detailed information for modelers and historians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'World's Fastest Single-Engine Jet Aircraft'? A: The book provides an in-depth history of the Convair F-106 Delta Dart Interceptor, covering its development, operational service, and its role within the Air Defense Command.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Col. Doug Barbier, a retired member of the USAF.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 228 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on April 12, 2017.
- Q: What are the key features of the F-106 Delta Dart discussed in the book? A: The book highlights the F-106's advanced radar system, its speed exceeding Mach 2, and its capabilities as an interceptor, including weaponry and agility.
- Q: Is this book suitable for modelers and historians? A: Yes, the book provides detailed information and excellent photographs that are valuable for both modelers and aviation historians.
- Q: Does the book include information about F-106 markings and color schemes? A: Yes, the book covers aircraft markings and color schemes of all USAF Air Defense Command units that operated the F-106.
- Q: What makes the F-106 unique compared to other military aircraft? A: The F-106 is known as the lightest-weight aircraft powered by a Pratt & Whitney J75 turbojet and is often referred to as 'the ultimate interceptor'.
- Q: Is this book considered a comprehensive reference on the F-106? A: Yes, the book is described as a thorough and meticulous reference source on the F-106, offering comprehensive insights into its history and specifications.