Lockheed

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

Fighter

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
  • First flight1954
  • Introduction20 February 1958 (United States)
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built2,578
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
54 ft 8 in
Wingspan
21 ft 9 in
Height
13 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
1,328 kn, Mach 2
Service ceiling
73,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × General Electric J79 afterburning turbojet (10,000 lbf / 15,600 lbf with afterburner)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1 × 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled rotary cannon, 725 rounds; Hardpoints: 7