Product Description

- The F-104 series fighter is known as the world's first interceptor fighter to break the Mach 2 barrier.
- The original F-104 first flew in February 1954 and earned the nickname ``Missile with a Man on Board'', and in May 1958 it recorded the world's fastest speed of 2,259km/h, making it the world's fastest speed at the time. It attracted attention as the fastest fighter plane.
- However, due to delays in commercialization and the F-104 losing its leading role to the F-106 and F-101, orders from the U.S. Air Force were largely cancelled.
- In order to sell the F-104, which was about to be produced in small quantities as a main fighter aircraft, to NATO countries whose main fighter aircraft at the time were beginning to deteriorate, we targeted West Germany, where large orders could be expected.
-The West German Air Force, which was using the F-84 as its main fighter at the time, took note of this F-104 and decided to introduce it in February 1959.
- The F-104G was born using the initials of the country name Germany.
- The F-104G's biggest mission was tactical nuclear strikes against Eastern Europe at the time.
- For this reason, the F-104G's airframe structure was significantly strengthened to allow it to fly at extremely low altitudes and at high speeds while carrying a nuclear bomb.
- In addition, the fire control system was replaced from the AN/ASG-14TI to the Nasar (NASARR) F-15A, and an inertial navigation system manufactured by Litton was installed, as well as a weapons computer and an autopilot.
- The engine is also equipped with J79-GE-11A.
- Another major feature of the F-104G is that it incorporates a spray mat electric anti-icing device on the leading edge of the intake, taking into consideration European winter weather conditions.
- The ejection seat was originally a C-2, the same type as the US Air Force, but later was replaced by a Martin Baker CQ-7 in Denmark, Italy, and other countries that adopted the same aircraft as West Germany.
- The F-104G adopted and deployed by West Germany was later adopted by other European NATO countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Greece, and Spain, and was also produced under license in West Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy.
- The TF-104G is a two-seater version of the F-104G and was used for pilot training and familiarization with low-altitude flight.
- The electronic equipment and fuel tank have been relocated and a new instructor's seat has been installed on the aircraft, but the overall length of the aircraft is the same as the single-seat version, so the Vulcan cannon and autopilot system have been removed.
- Since the NASARR radar system was retained, the aircraft could be used not only as a training aircraft but also in actual combat.
- A total of 208 TF-104Gs were produced.

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- Crew: 2 people
- Total length: 16.69m (excluding pitot tube)
- Total height: 4.11m
- Overall width: 6.68m (without wingtip fuel tank)
- Wing area: 18.22m
- Own weight: 8,387kg
- Complete weight: 13,054kg
- Engine: J79-GE-11A
- Thrust: 4,549kg (7,170kg when using afterburner)
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 (altitude 11,000m)
- Landing speed: 278km/h
- Maximum climb rate: 15,200m/min based on sea level
- Practical ascent limit: 18,300m
- Cruising range: 2,220km
- Fixed armament: None


Item Size/Weight : 36 x 19 x 7 cm / 423g

Product Specifications

Item series

Hasegawa-PT

Country

Germany , Italy

Item code

07240

JAN code

4967834072404

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