The F-102 was designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor. The F-102 was flown by the US Air Force and became operational with the Air Defense Command in 1956.
Aircraft Facts | |
| Primary Function: | intercept and destroy enemy aircraft |
| Built By | The Convair and Republic |
| Maximum Speed | 810 mph. |
| Ceiling | 55,000 ft. |
Information and picture courtesy of Far From Glory web site http://www.farfromglory.com/aircraft.htm.