A Race For Innovation And Supremacy: U.S. Cold War Sentinels. The American Aircraft That Defined an Era.
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Cold War era, where the skies were dominated by a new breed of fighter aircraft: the legendary Century Series. These groundbreaking jets, including the F100 Super Sabre, F102 Delta Dagger, F104 Starfighter, and F106 Delta Dart, pushed the boundaries of aviation technology, breaking the sound barrier and setting new standards for speed, agility, and firepower.

From Sabre to Delta Dart:
In this captivating documentary, we explore the evolution of the Century Series, showcasing each aircraft's unique design, capabilities, and contributions to American airpower. Witness the F100 Super Sabre's groundbreaking supersonic flight, the F102 Delta Dagger's sleek delta wing design, the F104 Starfighter's "missile with a man in it" concept, and the F106 Delta Dart's unmatched speed and interception capabilities.

Cold War Warriors:
Delve into the stories of the brave pilots who flew these iconic aircraft, their missions ranging from highaltitude intercepts to close air support. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences, the challenges they faced, and the triumphs they achieved, as they defended America's skies against the everpresent threat of Soviet aggression.

Technological Marvels:
Marvel at the cuttingedge technology that powered the Century Series. From afterburning engines to advanced radar and firecontrol systems, these aircraft represented the pinnacle of aerospace engineering in their time. Explore the innovations that made supersonic flight possible, the development of airtoair missiles, and the strategic thinking behind nuclear deterrence.

F100 General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 50 ft (15 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft 9 in (11.81 m)
Height: 16 ft 2.75 in (4.9467 m)
Wing area: 400 sq ft (37 m2)
Aspect ratio: 3.76
Airfoil: NACA 64A007
Zerolift drag coefficient: CD0.0130
Drag area: 5.0 sq ft (0.46 m2)
Empty weight: 21,000 lb (9,525 kg)
Gross weight: 28,847 lb (13,085 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 34,832 lb (15,800 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney J57P21/21A afterburning turbojet engine, 10,200 lbf (45 kN) thrust dry, 16,000 lbf (71 kN) with afterburner
Performance

Maximum speed: 924 mph (1,487 km/h, 803 kn)
Maximum speed: Mach 1.4
Range: 1,995 mi (3,211 km, 1,734 nmi)
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m)
Rate of climb: 22,400 ft/min (114 m/s)
Lifttodrag: 13.9
Wing loading: 72.1 lb/sq ft (352 kg/m2)
Thrust/weight: 0.55

F102 General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 68 ft 4 in (20.83 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft 1 in (11.61 m)
Height: 21 ft 2.5 in (6.464 m)
Wing area: 695 sq ft (64.6 m2) conically cambered wing
661.5 sq ft (61.46 m2) YF102
Airfoil: NACA 000465 mod
Empty weight: 19,350 lb (8,777 kg)
Gross weight: 24,494 lb (11,110 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 31,500 lb (14,288 kg)
Fuel capacity: 1,085 US gal (903 imp gal; 4,110 L) internal + 2 × 215 US gal (179 imp gal; 810 L) drop tanks
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney J57P25 afterburning turbojet engine, 11,700 lbf (52 kN) thrust dry, 17,000 lbf (76 kN) with afterburner
Performance

Maximum speed: 825 mph (1,328 km/h, 717 kn) at 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
Maximum speed: Mach 1.25, Mach 0.95 with drop tanks
Range: 1,350 mi (2,170 km, 1,170 nmi)
Service ceiling: 53,400 ft (16,300 m)
Rate of climb: 13,000 ft/min (66 m/s)
Wing loading: 35 lb/sq ft (170 kg/m2)
Thrust/weight: 0.7

F104 General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 54 ft 8 in (16.66 m)
Wingspan: 21 ft 9 in (6.63 m)
Height: 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)
Wing area: 196.1 sq ft (18.22 m2)
Airfoil: Biconvex 3.36% root and tip
Empty weight: 14,000 lb (6,350 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 29,027 lb (13,166 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × General Electric J79 afterburning turbojet, 10,000 lbf (44 kN) thrust dry, 15,600 lbf (69 kN) with afterburner
Performance

Maximum speed: 1,528 mph (2,459 km/h, 1,328 kn)
Maximum speed: Mach 2
Combat range: 420 mi (680 km, 360 nmi)
Ferry range: 1,630 mi (2,620 km, 1,420 nmi)
Service ceiling: 73,000 ft (22,000 m)
Rate of climb: 48,000 ft/min (240 m/s) Initially
Lifttodrag: 9.2
Wing loading: 105 lb/sq ft (510 kg/m2)
Thrust/weight: 0.54 with max. takeoff weight (0.76 loaded)

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