--Lockheed F-104 is an aircraft developed as a supersonic air superiority fighter.
――The F-104, which is a small and lightweight aircraft equipped with a large thrust engine and produces a maximum speed of Mach 2, was said to be the last manned fighter at that time.
――However, the policy of the US Air Force changed after that, and the F-104, which could not be equipped with data links due to its small size, ended up being deployed in a small number.
--However, the West German Air Force, which focused on the high performance of the F-104, adopted it as the G type, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force adopted it as the J type, the Italian Air Force also introduced the S type, NATO countries introduced the F-104, and the Canadian Air Force also CF. Adopted as -104.
――The F-104 also has a double-seat type for practice.
[Data CF-104]
--Crew: 1 person
--Overall width: 6.69m
--Overall length: 17.75m
--Overall height: 4.11m
--Maximum takeoff weight: 13,087kg
--Engine: Orenda J79-OEL-7, Thrust: 4,540kg (7,170kg when using A / B)
--Maximum speed: Mach 2.0 / 21,200m
--Fixed armament: M61A1 20m / m Vulcan cannon
--First flight: 1961.5.26
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