I just noticed this unusual thing on the F-102 Delta Dagger. It looks like a micro T-tail. What is it actually, and what is its purpose?
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2$\begingroup$ It’s an antenna. $\endgroup$ – Peter Kämpf Aug 15 '17 at 7:18
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2$\begingroup$ Related: What is the purpose of the winglets on the Socata TB-31 Omega vertical stabilizer? $\endgroup$ – mins Aug 15 '17 at 9:09
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The T tail is the VHF Antenna Localizer of the AN/ARN-31 Instrument Landing System.
source: Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Pilot's Flight Operating Manual
