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JF-102A on ramp JF-102A on ramp
Photo Number: E-2551
Photo Date: 1956
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Description: Convair JF-102A (54-1374) on the ramp at NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, California in 1956. The most prominent new feature distinguishing the JF-102A from the YF-102 was a longer fuselage with a pinched or 'coke-bottle' waist. Note wing-fences on both wings. The JF-102A Characteristics are:
  • Wing Span, ft. 38.1
  • Fuselage length, ft. 63.4
  • Vertical Tail height, ft. 21.2
  • Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-23 turbojet
Keywords: YF-102 Series; Convair JF-102A; Delta Wing; NACA High Speed Flight Station; NASA High Speed Flight Station
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