DOC Legends: Women Who Have Changed the World Through the Eyes of Great Women Writers by John Miller in History

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Developed for the Air Force in the early 1950s as a next-generation interceptor following Convair's pioneering delta-wing F-102; the F-106 excelled in every aspect of the Air Defense Command mission. With its advanced Hughes radar system; Falcon air-to-air 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 lightest-weight aircraft ever powered by a Pratt Whitney J75 turbojet. This book provides an insightful and in-depth 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 F-106's career is examined and explained in comprehensive; yet easy-to-read text. All USAF Air Defense Command units that operated F-106s are covered; and aircraft markings and color schemes are included as well. The Convair F-106 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 F-106 using excellent photographs and technical illustrations to tell the story of this history-making aircraft; while also providing valuable detailed information for modelers and historians.