F-106 Delta Dart

Known crashes in the Great Lakes Region

• 1974 Marquette N 46° 31.710 W 087° 23.275

Convair F-106 Delta Dart, which is a supersonic interceptor aircraft that was used by the United States Air Force from the 1960s to the 1980s.

The F-106 Delta Dart was a single-seat, single-engine aircraft with a delta wing configuration. It was designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft at high speeds and altitudes. Some key features of the F-106 Delta Dart include:

1. Speed: It was capable of reaching speeds of Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound) or more.
2. Armament: The F-106 was armed with a combination of air-to-air missiles and rockets to engage and destroy enemy aircraft.
3. Radars: Equipped with advanced radar systems for tracking and targeting enemy aircraft.
4. Interceptor Role: Designed specifically for air defense and interception missions, rather than dogfighting.
5. Tail Fin: The distinctive large tail fin was a prominent feature of the aircraft’s design.

It’s important to note that aircraft specifications and capabilities may vary depending on the model and version, and there might be other fighter planes with similar designations that were developed after my knowledge cutoff date.