Military

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

Manufacturer: Lockheed

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine supersonic fighter developed for the U.S. Air Force. Initially conceived as a lightweight day fighter and interceptor, it evolved into all-weather and fighter-bomber versions used by many allied air forces.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-f-104-starfighter
Class
Military
Registry Count
4
Example Registration
N104RD

Specifications

Wingspan
6.63 m / 21.75 ft
Length
16.66 m / 54.6667 ft
Height
4.11 m / 13.5 ft
Max Speed
2459 km/h / 1528 mph
Range
2620 km / 1420 nmi
Ceiling
22000 m / 73000 ft
First Flight
1954-03-04
Total Built
2578

Variants

  • CF-104G- 2 registrations - Example N104RD
  • F-104A- 1 registrations - Example N66328
  • F-104S ASA-M- 1 registrations - Example N993SF

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