#interceptor aircraft

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Lightning strikes. Illustration detail from a Lockheed Aircraft Corporation ad - 1942.

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McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. USAAF. Thunderbird. Gate Guard at Burke Lakefront, Cleveland

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The article, "Convair F-102 Delta Dagger," authored by Friedrich Seiltgen and published on The Armory Life, delves into the history and significance of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, a Cold War-era supersonic interceptor. Known as "The Deuce," the F-102 was the first operational all-weather supersonic aircraft used by over 25 Air Defense Command Squadrons of the United States Air Force. It was developed to intercept Soviet bombers with a design focused on guided missiles, excluding guns. Despite a challenging development phase marked by a redesign due to performance issues, the F-102 went on to set a world speed record in 1959. The article also highlights its service in the U.S. Air Force, including deployment in Vietnam, and its limited foreign service with Turkey and Greece. Although eventually superseded by newer models like the F-106 Delta Dart and F-4 Phantom, the F-102 remains a notable aircraft in the history of aerial defense strategy.

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F-82 'Twin Mustang' testing the F-4 Ram-jet missile, 1952.

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CF-104 Starfighter from the RCAF over Feldberg near Baden, Germany in 1964

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20 March 1942. First flight of the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden 'Jack'. Single-engine land-based fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in WWII.

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Gloster Javelin FAW.7 (XH890) of No 25 Squadron in straight and level flight showing its missile complement of De Havilland Firestreak infra-red homing air-to-air missiles.

➤VIDEO: https://youtu.be/c-E4JyDCF6I

➤BRITISH AIRCRAFT SERIES: https://dronescapes.video/British

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The Lockheed YF-12A interceptor on the ramp - 1964.

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Air defense!

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The new American tradition... be prepared. Ad for the Convair F-102A Delta Dagger - 1955.

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The article, authored by Peter Suciu, chronicles the evolution and significance of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo, an advanced military aircraft developed during the Cold War. Originally designed as a long-range escort for Strategic Air Command bombers, the F-101 was adapted into a long-range interceptor, nuclear strike aircraft, and tactical reconnaissance plane. Notable for its speed and altitude capabilities, the Voodoo's design stemmed from the XF-88 prototype. The article highlights its various configurations, including the single-seat F-101A, the two-seat F-101B, and the RF-101 reconnaissance models. It discusses its operational roles and deployments by the United States Air Force, Canadian Air Defence Group, and Taiwanese pilots, particularly during crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. The Voodoo’s legacy is preserved in numerous museums across the globe.

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Blue skies.

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VF-103 F-14D

credit Joe Ciliberti

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