US Air Force | 1955 Convair TF-102A-5-CO Delta Dagger | cn 8-12-3 | 54-1353
KEDW (Edwards Air Force Base) - 29 MAY 2012
On display at Century Circle near the West Gate at Edwards Air Force Base.
This TF-102A is the third trainer version built and served at Edwards in various flight test roles throughout its career. It was used to test high altitude full pressure suits in the late 1950s and was the first TF-102 retrofitted with an enlarged vertical tail to improve control and stability. The aircraft was restored by the 412th Test Wing Services Team in 2006.
On loan from the National Museum of the USAF.
The buzz number for the TF-102 Delta Dagger was TC, so the TC-353 on the fuselage is consistent with the USAF serial number.
US Air Force | 1955 Convair TF-102A-5-CO Delta Dagger | cn 8-12-3 | 54-1353
KEDW (Edwards Air Force Base) - 29 MAY 2012
On display at Century Circle near the West Gate at Edwards Air Force Base.
This TF-102A is the third trainer version built and served at Edwards in various flight test roles throughout its career. It was used to test high altitude full pressure suits in the late 1950s and was the first TF-102 retrofitted with an enlarged vertical tail to improve control and stability. The aircraft was restored by the 412th Test Wing Services Team in 2006.
On loan from the National Museum of the USAF.
The buzz number for the TF-102 Delta Dagger was TC, so the TC-353 on the fuselage is consistent with the USAF serial number.