Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is an American single-engine, supersonic interceptor which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War.
Lockheed F-104D - Pima Air & Space
WEBThe Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was the first operational interceptor capable of sustained speeds above Mach 2. Design work began in 1952 and the first test flights were flown in 1954. The F-104 was intended as a short-range point defense fighter with both single and two seat versions.
Lockheed F-104D “Starfighter” - MAPS Air Museum
WEBTwenty-one F-104D’s were built and designed as a dual-control trainer version for the F-104C. Our Starfighter began its life in 1959 when the USAF acquired the aircraft and it was transferred to the 479th Tactical Fight Wing (TFW) at …
F-104 Starfighter - Lockheed Martin
WEBOct 1, 2020 · 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 completely different: an inexpensive lightweight fighter with thin seven-foot wings, sharp as the blade of a dagger.
Air Force Armament Museum Foundation
WEBThe F-104D was a two-seat combat trainer version of the F-104C. It was modified by having the nose wheel gear retract rearward and by removing the 20mm gun to make room for the second cockpit. The USAF procured 300 Starfighters, in addition, more than 1,700 F-104s were built for various allied nations.
F-104D Starfighter | NASA Airborne Science Program
WEBThe F-104 is a supersonic, mid to high alititude, fighter aircraft capable of sustained high positive acceleration loads (Gz) and rapid climbs from sea level to altitudes in excess of 40,000ft.
Aircraft Museum - F-104 Starfighter - Aerospaceweb.org
WEBSep 13, 2009 · DESCRIPTION: Experience in the Korean War showed that the US Air Force was in need of a new interceptor capable of high speeds and climb rates to engage Russian MiG-15s and bombers. The solution adopted by Lockheed was a small, lightweight design with a powerful engine called the F-104 Starfighter.
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter | Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa, Idaho
WEBThe Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, high-performance supersonic interceptor aircraft created by the US Air Force to combat the MiG-15. First built in 1958 in California, it has a max-speed of 1,328mph and a rate of climb of 48,000 ft/min.
F-104D Starfighter | ESD Publications - esdpubs.nasa.gov
WEBFeb 3, 2015 · The F-104 is a supersonic, mid to high alititude, fighter aircraft capable of sustained high positive acceleration loads (Gz) and rapid climbs from sea level to altitudes in excess of 40,000ft.
MAPS Air Museum rescues F-104 Starfighter for restoration
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The MAPS Air Museum saved a damaged two-seat F-104 Starfighter from being scrapped and plans to restore it for display. The Starfighter was damaged when the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO) was hit by a tornado on Feb. 28 and destined to be scrapped when the museum swept in to save it.