Type sheet: f104

Lockheed F 104 G Starfighter
Fighter / Bomber, USA, 1963

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Lockheed] [ Fighter 1946-1974] [ Light Bombers 1946-1974]

Description:

Designed by Kelly Johnson as a light and fast inter-
ceptor, the Starfighter was developed to be a all
weather fighter bomber. It was not easy to handle
and so, a very high number of crashes occured.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

55.381 ft

16.880 m

Greatest height :

13.419 ft

4.090 m

Wingspan :

21.916 ft

6.680 m

Performance data

Max. speed :

1210 kts

2240 km/h

Service ceiling :

52493 ft

16000 m

Propulsion

Kind :

StNB

Type :

General Electric J-79

Power rating (max.) :

69651 N

7100 kp

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

69651 N

7100 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

1 MK 30mm