Air Power The Cold War

I took these pictures on my Hakodate Dawn mission in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002.

Pilot's notes

As the world's first delta-wing fighter, the prototype XF-92A was first flown in 1953. Design problems meant that only after some development could the later versions reach supersonic speeds.

The '102 had a dual-stick control system where the pilot controled the radar with one hand and flew with the other. The Dagger was also unique for a fighter in that it carried missiles internally. Many F-102s ended their careers as pilotless target drones.

Length: 68 ft 5 ins

Span: 38 ft 2 ins

Weight: 31,500 lbs max

Power: One 17,500 lbs J-57-23 2-shaft augmented turbojet

Range: 1350 miles

AFX Designer : Simon Perkins, Michael Davies

Panel : Phil Perrott

MP : Michael Davies

Cockpit

I like this F-102 cockpit, the instruments are large and easy to read and the virtual cockpit is excellent, giving an unobostructed view but still the impression of looking out of a cockpit. Unobstructed that is except for the unusual centre canopy rail which maks for interesting landings!