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F-104 Starfighter USAF

116k Inuyasha8215  3.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on MAHADI's COLD WAR Challenge [CLOSED]

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic interceptor aircraft which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War. Created as a day fighter by Lockheed as one of the Century Series of fighter aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF), it was developed into an all-weather multirole aircraft in the early 1960s and produced by several other nations, seeing widespread service outside the United States.

After a series of interviews with Korean War fighter pilots in 1951, lead designer Kelly Johnson opted to reverse the trend of ever-larger and more complex fighters and produce a simple, lightweight aircraft with maximum altitude and climb performance. On 4 March 1954, the Lockheed XF-104 took to the skies for the first time, and on 26 February 1958 the production fighter was activated by the USAF. Only a few months later it was pressed into action during the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, when it was deployed as a deterrent to Chinese MiG-15s and MiG-17s. Problems with the General Electric J79 engine and a preference for fighters with longer ranges and heavier payloads meant its service with the USAF was short lived, though it was reactivated for service during the Berlin Crisis of 1961 and the Vietnam War, when it flew over 5,000 combat sorties.

Controls:
AG1: Jettison wing tip tanks
VTOL: Flaps
Trim: Elevator Trim

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor COLD WAR Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 20.4ft (6.2m)
  • Length 41.5ft (12.6m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 7,683lbs (3,485kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.387
  • Wing Loading 33.0lbs/ft2 (161.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 232.8ft2 (21.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2408

Parts

  • Number of Parts 255
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 877
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    @DanDaFreakinMan Yeah I know, thats why I made a new one

    1.5 years ago
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    Looks slightly fat, but still fit the silhouette

    1.5 years ago
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    151k MAHADI

    RATING

    Looks : 7/10 pts.
    Performance : 6/10 pts.
    Details : 6/10 pts.
    Weaponry : 8/10 pts.
    Functionality : 2/10 pts.
    Description : 6/10 pts.

    OVERALL RATING : 5.67/10

    +1 3.2 years ago
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    1,412 Nathandaisy

    I thought this wasn’t the star fighter @Inuyasha8215

    3.2 years ago
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    @Nathandaisy No, don't say that, you're not stupid, your builds are great tho.

    3.3 years ago
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    1,412 Nathandaisy

    I’m stupid:(

    3.3 years ago
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    @Nathandaisy

    +1 3.3 years ago
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    41.8k Ren

    Awesome, now we need a Voodoo

    +1 3.3 years ago
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    pretty decent build. 10/10

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    Keep the low part count planes coming!!!

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    29.7k BlackThuNDR

    @Inuyasha8215 np mate

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    @BlackThuNDR Thank you

    3.4 years ago
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    29.7k BlackThuNDR

    Nice built. I keep support u

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    Keep going

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    41.2k rexzion

    inu this one is kinda close to real size this time

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    Yo thanks! @Inuyasha8215

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    39.7k 50CalChicken

    @Inuyasha8215 ok, thanks

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    @AdmiralWheatman Sure, I will try building the Mitsubishi T-2.

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    @50CalChicken Well, I use blueprints to make the fuselage and wings and with some patience, I place in the details.

    3.4 years ago
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    How fast can I pull out of the competition

    3.4 years ago
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    can you try making the Mitsubishi T-2 please?? There aren't that many on the site...

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    39.7k 50CalChicken

    @Inuyasha8215 tell me, how do you make such amazing planes?

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    33.2k tsampoy

    @Inuyasha8215 No problem

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    @Sovietstrike333 @50CalChicken @tsampoy Thank you!!

    +1 3.4 years ago
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    33.2k tsampoy

    Nice!

    +1 3.4 years ago
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