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F-104G Starfighter
Lockheed · USA
While the F-104 flew earlier, 1962 marked the peak of the "G" model production. This was a multi-role version built specifically for NATO allies like Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, featuring a strengthened airframe and improved electronics.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,459 km/h (Mach 2.01) |
| Range | 2,623 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinders; 2,000 kg of bombs.
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Fighter
F-104G Starfighter
Lockheed · USA
While the F-104 flew earlier, 1962 marked the peak of the "G" model production. This was a multi-role version built specifically for NATO allies like Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, featuring a strengthened airframe and improved electronics.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,459 km/h (Mach 2.01) |
| Range | 2,623 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 2x AIM-9 Sidewinders; 2,000 kg of bombs.