With my Fictional Aircraft Challenge in the works, I decided to begin building some aircraft of my own for players to face off against in the "Mini-Challenges".

Wanted to make an F-104 inspired build for a while now so here it is.
Even though it shares similarities of the starfighter, it has some features of its own. It's STOL capable and has reverse thrust. (I've been watching a lot of content about the Viggen lately).. but enough rambling.

Controls:

(All controls are available in cockpit view)

AG1 - Jettison Weapons
AG2 - Reverse Thrust
AG3 - Master Arm
AG4 - NAV Lights

Trim: Trim
VTOL: Flaps

VR:

Center
Joystick:
- Trigger: Fire Guns
- Button 1: Fire Weapons
- Button 2: Countermeasures

Previous Weapon (Round Button 1)
Previous Target (Round Button 2)
Cycle Targeting Mode (Round Button 3)
Next Target (Round Button 4)
Next Weapon (Round Button 5)

Master Arm (Rectangular Button 1)
NAV Lights (Rectangular Button 2)
Reverse Thrust (Rectangular Button 3)
Jettison Weapons (Round Button 6)
Periodic Countermeasures (Round Button 7)
Trim Reset (Round Button 8)

Yaw Pedal (Yoke)

Left
Throttle:
- Trigger: Reverse Thrust (AG2)
- Button 1: Max Throttle
- Button 2: Zero Throttle

Park Brake (Switch)
Wheel Brake (Lever 1)

Right
Landing Gear (Lever 2)
Trim (Lever 3)
Flaps (Lever 4) - closest to the camera

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 26.4ft / 8.1m
• Length: 39.2ft / 12.0m
• Height: 13.2ft / 4.0m
• Engine: Single, Turbofan
• Payload: 4x Air-to-Air Missiles / 2x Air-to-Air Missiles, 2x Drop Tanks
• Series/Variant: C - Carnelian
• Role: Fighter/Interceptor

Performance:

• Max speed (in level flight): 1147 MPH / 1846 KPH
  at height: 23,800 ft / 7254 m
• Climb rate: 291.41 ft/minute / 1.48 m/s (10° AOA)

Armament:

• 1x 20mm cannon
• 2x MRAAM-34B 'Aether' (originally made by @Aerperson)
• 2x SRAAM-2B 'Finch'

Gallery:

Other aircraft for the tournament will be uploaded with a similar theme.