Phantomologist Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 The only sunset these ladies got was being popped by a missile or dumped in the ocean. Link to post Share on other sites
layman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Forgive my ignorance, but what is that thing at the bottom of the vertical tail, just above the nozzle? What is its purpose? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) What is its purpose? I believe that's a deployed airbrake. Marvelous photos of a truly impressive-looking aircraft. Edited October 13, 2006 by Fishwelding Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I believe that's a deployed airbrake. That's true. Spit brakes. Similar to the F-16's in basic concept, but splitting/opening to the sides instead of up/down. Got some nice shots of a bunch of them out at AMARC. Visible through the fence if you park the car and walk a mile. Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Diamond Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 great pics Bill! I tend to prefer modern jets, but there's something about the F-106's lines that really make it appealing. Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have fond memories of the Florida ANG's F-106's always coming up for our open house's during the 1970's,I believe the same pilots brought them for nearly three years in a row,they were awesome and you could tell they loved thier aircraft. I love all the Century Series aircraft but the Hun is my favorite :D Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I believe that's a deployed airbrake. It's also where the drogue chute was stored. The Six was a beautiful aircraft, I was happy to get a ride in one, when we did a deployment to Jax. Regards, Murph Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) ...I was happy to get a ride in one, when we did a deployment to Jax. How agile was the F-106, compared to late model birds like the F-15 or F-16, in terms of a turning fight? I realise they were designed when that sort of engagement wasn't in doctrinal style. Edited October 13, 2006 by Fishwelding Link to post Share on other sites
grandadjohn Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Alas, the fate of many a good aircraft, set to the boneyard(or worst) and never given the respect they deserved Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Enjoyed seeing these pics of a nice classic interceptor. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The only sunset these ladies got was being popped by a missile or dumped in the ocean... Yep, I love the "Six"! The "One-O-Wonder" and the "Six" are my favorite Century Series aircraft. She sure was a great looking aircraft :D . Nice pictures and thanks for sharing. Regards, Don Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Double post. Edited October 13, 2006 by Raptor Supporter Link to post Share on other sites
BAM'n'IVM Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 "When you're out of Sixes, you're out of interceptors..." I just happen to be reading the Airtime Press book on the Century Series fighters, and am mid-way through the F-106 section. What a coincidence. Link to post Share on other sites
Les / Creative Edge Photo Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The F-106 is definately a character bird. I remember seeing them on static through the 70's and into the 80's at the Abbotsford Air show. After the F-104 the F-106 is probably my second fav. Century Series fighter, only the F-101 could impede that place for it. Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I seem to rememebr in the twighlight of its career they were testing the 106 as a dismliar agressor againt the 15&16's - handled I belioeve like a big Mirage , and could on occasions give the new guys a run for their money The 106 always seemed have a aura of quality and supressed power kind of reminded me of a Jaguar E-type compare it to an F-4 , (which I love) which just looked like a big pick up truck Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 How agile was the F-106, compared to late model birds like the F-15 or F-16, in terms of a turning fight? I realise they were designed when that sort of engagement wasn't in doctrinal style. Fish, It flew almost exactly like a T-38, same type of buffet and high energy bleed rate, which is a compliment to the T-38's designed purpose of training students to fly the Century Series of fighters.. While it was maneuverable compared to an F-4 (which is not saying much) it was nowhere in the class of the Teen Series fighters. Or the T-37. Regards, Murph Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The 106 had something that today's fighters don't have.........the LOOK of speed. Awesome pics. Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
f14peter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Luckily, not all have be relagated to the boneyard or turned into flaming debris . . . This one resides at the Pacific Coast Air Museum near Santa Rosa in northern California/USA. First 106 I've ever seen in the flesh (er, rather metal) and what struck me was how big it was . . . man, that sucker's huge! And speaking of the Century Series, here's one of the afore mentioned 106's museum-mates . . . Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Awww, those Century Series aircraft sure were beautiful planes! Anyone in the know as to when Trumpeters Thunderchiefs will come out? Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Actually....the F-16 is similar to the F-106 in concept...splitting up and down rather than side to side. :( ...we still talking the airbrakes, or what happens when it gets hit? :unsure: Link to post Share on other sites
General Grievous Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 F-106 the most elegant delta wing ever! (At least in my opinion hehe) GG Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Thanks for the pics! I wish I'd been old enough in the 60's and 70's to witness these Century Series a/c still flying :( Not forgetting the awesome F-104 and Lightning from that era too :D Not too much of a modern jet fighter fan... Ah well, guess the pictures and modelling little scale replicas is as good as its gonna get these days. Link to post Share on other sites
Clarence Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I grew up very near the Atlantic City Airport, home of the 177th FIS, last operators of the F106. The Six was the most impressive aircraft I've ever had the pleasure to watch. (Second = RA5C, third = B52) The Six was loud, fast, good looking, climbed like a scaled ape and did I mention it was loud! In addition to the normal roar of the engine it also made a wierd moaning sound and the hard light of the afterburner had to be experienced to be believed! They replaced the Six with the F16. The 16 is a far better weapon I'm sure, and that's what it's all about I know, but the Six had way more style and presence than the 16 does. Clarence Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Or the T-37. We're all a bit on pins and needless around Murph. No one say anything that might remind him of his recent loss. Murph, were should we send flowers in honor of the deceased, perhaps to AMARC? Or perhaps donate to a charity in the T-37's name? Perhaps the "Sub-Sonic Airplanes Support Society?" That's a good group; I hear they're doing wonderful things, helping lots of A-10s cope with their own unique life-challenges. Edited October 13, 2006 by Fishwelding Link to post Share on other sites
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