Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (part 1) The F-104g ... May 2026

: Powered by the General Electric J79-GE-11A engine, producing 10,000 lbs dry thrust and 15,800 lbs with afterburner.

: Optimized for nuclear strike, reconnaissance, and interception, often carrying a 2,000 lb nuclear "special store" under the fuselage. Performance Specifications Maximum Speed Mach 2.0+ (approx. 1,323 kts) Service Ceiling 50,000 feet Rate of Climb 48,000 ft/min Standard Armament 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon and 2-4 Sidewinder missiles Max Takeoff Weight 29,027 lbs Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (Part 1) The F-104G ...

While the U.S. Air Force did not deploy the "G" model operationally, it became the backbone of NATO's air defense: : Powered by the General Electric J79-GE-11A engine,

The Lockheed F-104G Starfighter, known as the "Super Starfighter," is the most successful and widely produced variant of the F-104 family, accounting for nearly 45% of all units built. Developed to meet a 1957 West German requirement, it transformed a specialized day interceptor into an all-weather multi-role platform. Technical Overview 1,323 kts) Service Ceiling 50,000 feet Rate of

: Featured a larger vertical tail (from the F-104B/D) for better high-speed stability and improved "blown flaps" for maneuverability.