The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is an American single-engine, supersonic interceptor which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War.

Specialized interceptor version of the F-104G for the Japanese ASDF, built under license by Mitsubishi for the air-superiority fighter role, armed with cannon and four Sidewinders; no …

1 day ago · The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was a supersonic interceptor jet that flew in the U.S. Air Force beginning in the 1950s. The F-104 was designed to reach high speeds and climb to …

The F-104 Starfighter sprang from conversations between Lockheed's chief designer, Kelly Johnson, and fighter pilots who'd fought in Korea. They wanted a small, fast, "no frills" fighter. …

Designed by Lockheed’s ace engineer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson to surpass the MiG-15 fighters that had stunned the aeronautical world in Korea, the F-104 Starfighter was something …

1 General Electric M61A1 Vulcan gun (F-104G only) Gun barrel: 6 (progressive RH parabolic twist / 9 grooves) Weight: 248 lbs. (112 Kg. ) (excl. Ammo feed system) Length: 73.8 in. (1.88 m.) …

Feb 28, 2014 · First acquired in August 1956, F-104 Starfighter aircraft were the most versatile work-horses in what was then NASA Dryden’s stable of research and support aircraft, with 11 …

The F-104G was the most-produced variant of the Starfighter. It is a multi-role fighter-bomber with a total of 1,127 units produced. The single-seat fighter-bomber has an exterior length of 16.66 …

The F-104G (Lockheed Model 683-10-19) was the European-built version of the Starfighter, designed for the air forces of the USA's NATO allies. Externally, the F-104G looked quite …

The F-104G was the most produced version, with 1127 units built. It was also produced in Germany, Italy and Canada. Some of the versions made including trainer (2-seat) and …