Aircraft Photo of 59-0043 | Convair F-106A Delta Dart | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #823519
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:59-0043
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-172
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KLSV   IATA: LSV   Local: LSV   Other: -
Event:Golden Air Tattoo (USAF 50th Anniversary) 1997
 
Photo Date:24 April 1997
Photo by:Gerhard Plomitzer
Photo ID: 823519
Photo Comment

The last of the Sport Models. This aircraft was a World Record Speed holder on December 15th, 1959. It reached 1525,95 mph and it is now used as a manned drone.

This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 7 July 2025, and has since been viewed 43 times.


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