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

While the U.S. Air Force did not deploy the "G" model operationally, it became the backbone of NATO's air defense:

: Featured a larger vertical tail (from the F-104B/D) for better high-speed stability and improved "blown flaps" for maneuverability. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (Part 1) The F-104G ...

: Integrated the NASARR F15A multi-mode radar and the LN-3 inertial navigation system , the first of its kind in operational service. Operational History While the U

: 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 often carrying a 2