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F-104 Starfighter

Lockheed · USA

A high-performance interceptor aircraft capable of Mach 2 speeds. Known for its radical thin-wing design and record-breaking climb rates.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1954
Max Speed 2,459 km/h
Range 2,623 km
Ceiling 15,000 m
Engines 1x General Electric J79 afterburning turbojet
Armament & Payload

1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, 2x AIM-9 Sidewinders.