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April 1- September 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
October 1 - March 31
10:00am - 4:00pm
The museum is open
daily year round (weather permitting),
except for the
following days:
New Year's Day,
Easter,
Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
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Specifications
Country of Origin:
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United States
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Manufacturer:
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Convair Division of General Dynamics
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Role/Function:
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Interceptor
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Serial Number:
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56-1413
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Model Number/Mk #:
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Model 8
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Crew:
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1
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Power Plant:
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1 - Pratt & Whitney J57-P-23 Turbojet engine w/16,000 lbs. thrust in afterburner or J57-P-11 w/17,200 lbs. thrust.
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Maximum Speed:
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825 mph. or Mach 1.25 @ 36,000 ft.
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Cruising Speed:
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n/a
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Service Ceiling:
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53,000 ft.
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Range:
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1,350 mi. (Combat Radius - 730 mi.)
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Weights:
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Empty: n/a Maximum: 31,500 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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31 ft. 1 in.
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Length:
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68 ft. 3 in. (including Pitot Tube).
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Height:
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21 ft. 2 in.
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Wing Area:
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61.5ft²/61.52m² (Original Wing) or 695 ft²/64.57m² (Conically-Cambered Wing)
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Armament:
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2 - AIM-26 nuclear tipped missiles or 1 - AIM-26 and two AIM-4 Falcon missiles or 6 - AIM-4 Falcon missiles and 24 2.75in. folding fin rockets in internal weapons bay.
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Cost:
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$1,200,000.00
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Number Built:
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1000
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# in Current Service:
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The F-102 left US service in 1976, while the last PQM-102 drone was expended in 1986. No F-102s remain in flyable condition today although many can be seen at museums.
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