Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger"
1956-1977
Type: Supersonic Interceptor
Weight: 31,559 lbs, loaded
Armament: Twenty-four– unguided 2.75” Rockets
Six – Hughes "Falcon” Missiles
Engine: Pratt & Whitney J57-P23 Axial Flow Gas Turbine 16,000 lb Thrust with Afterburner
Max Speed: 810 mph at 54,000 ft
Range: 1,000 miles
Service Ceiling: 55,000 ft
Crew: 1
Number built: 875
The F-102 was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor. Onboard
electronic equipment located enemy aircraft signaling the radar to guide the jet into
position for attack where, at the proper moment, the electronic fire control system would
automatically fire the air to air rockets and missiles.
The F-102 was flown ty the Louisiana Air National Guard from 1 July 1960 to 5
December 1970 when it was replaced by the F-100D Super Sabre.
This aircraft (SN: 53-1787) is on loan from the United States Air Force Museum. Object ID# 666277
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military.
Location. 29° 57.595′ N, 90° 0.311′ W. Marker is in Arabi, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. It can be reached from Chenault Boulevard south of North Claiborne Avenue (
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Regionally, this marker is in Bayou Country and in Greater New Orleans. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North American F-86D "Sabre" (a few steps from this marker); Douglas A-26C "Invader" (a few steps from this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); Beech AT-11 "Kansan" (within shouting distance of this marker); N/TSW-7C Air Traffic Control Center (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" (within shouting distance of this marker); M75 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arabi.
More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Also see . . . Geaux Guard Museum website. (Submitted on March 5, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
