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Lockheed XF-104
The Lockheed XF-104 was a single-engine high-performance supersonic interceptor prototype for a United States Air Force (USAF) series of lightweight and simple fighters. Only two aircraft were built one aircraft was used primarily for aerodynamic research and the other served as an armament testbed. Both prototypes were destroyed in accidents during testing. The XF-104 was the forerunner of over 2 500 Lockheed F-104 Starfighters.
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The Lockheed XF-104 was a single-engine, high-performance, supersonic
interceptor prototype for a United States Air Force (USAF) series of
lightweight and simple fighters.2
* Lockheed XF-104 to F-104A, F-104B/D, F-104C, and F-104G pages on
USAF National Museum site
* Baugher's F-104 Index Page variants and operators
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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter: Lockheed XF-104 (S/N 53-7786) in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)Lockheed
F-104 Starfighter: Lockheed XF-104 (S/N 53-7786) in flight. (U.S.4
Lockheed XF-104 Starfighter Sources: The World's Great Interceptor
Aircraft, Gallery Books, 1989. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Steve Pace,
Motorbooks International, 1992. Lockheed Aircraft Since 1913, Rene J.5
The Lockheed XF-104 Starfighter first flew at Edwards AFB, Calif.
Apr 1, 1954
President Eisenhower signs into law a bill creating the U.S. Air Force
Academy.6
Made by Lockheed Corporation.
Lockheed XF-104 is the predecessor of the Aeritalia F-104S.Canadair CF-104 Starfighter.Lockheed CL-1200.Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.Lockheed NF-104A.
Lockheed XF-104 in flight
Variants
Picture: Lockheed XF-104 in flight
Picture: A Lockheed YF-104A, 55-2961, NASA number 818.7
XF-103 Thunderwarrior, Lockheed XF-104, North American XF-108 Rapier
XP Series - This series covers fighter development up to the end of
World War II.8
Lockheed XF-104 (S/N 53-7786) in flight. (U.S.9
|Lockheed XF-104Lockheed XF-104The Lockheed XF-104 was a
single-engine, high-performance, supersonic interceptor prototype for
a United States Air Force series of lightweight and simple fighters.10
The Lockheed XF-104 Starfighter, made its first flight at the Air
Force plant in Burbank, Ca. CA. to March AFB, CA. covering 24325 miles
in 45 hours 19 minutes.11
Height Main
411.48
Designer
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
Stall Speed Main
139.0
Engine(jet)
Wright J65
Length Alt
15 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
15700.0
Thrust Main
7800
Jet Or Prop
jet
Lists
* List of fighter aircraft* List of military aircraft of the United States* List of F-104 Starfighter operators
Range Main
695.0
Loaded Weight Main
16700.0
Height Alt
4.1 m
Crew
1
Max Speed Main
1151.0
See Also
* Century Series
Airfoil
Bi-convex 3.36%
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
7120.0
Ceiling Main
50500.0
Number Built
2
Successor
Aeritalia F-104S
Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
Lockheed CL-1200
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Lockheed NF-104A
Type of jet
Thrust Alt
34.7
Span Main
668.0200000000001
Area Main
196.0
Span Alt
6.69 m
Plane Or Copter?
Afterburning Thrust Alt
45.82
Manufacturer
First Flight
4
Number Of Jets
1
Loaded Weight Alt
7575.0
Stall Speed Alt
9600.0
Guns
1200.0
Empty Weight Alt
5216.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Aeritalia F-104S
Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
Lockheed CL-1200
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Lockheed NF-104A
Afterburning Thrust Main
10300
Length Main
1498.6
Area Alt
18.21 m²
Range Alt
48000.0
Similar Aircraft
* Dassault Mirage III* Grumman F-11 Tiger* Northrop F-5* Saunders-Roe SR.53
Max Speed Alt
79440.0
Related
* Lockheed NF-104A* Canadair CF-104* Aeritalia F-104S* Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer and X-27
Empty Weight Main
11500.0
Ceiling Alt
15
500 m
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