A mach 2 capable fighter, meant to serve as our main air superiority fighter for the next 20 years. It is well armed and carries a good radar and navigation systems.
It is slated for production in the next month.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
- Length 44.4ft (13.5m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 9,541lbs (4,327kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,563lbs (6,152kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.828
- Wing Loading 29.8lbs/ft2 (145.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 454.8ft2 (42.3m2)
- Drag Points 3182
Parts
- Number of Parts 74
- Control Surfaces 11
- Performance Cost 376
@Pilotmario We still aren't' buying any.
They're perfectly safe to fly.
As long as you use them as an interceptor in good weather.
The accident rates of users who used it as an interceptor (Japan, ROC, Italy, and Spain) were very low in comparison to those who used it as a fighter-bomber (Canada, W. Germany).
Japan, of its 200-250 aircraft, lost three.
Spain, in 17,000 flight hours, didn't lose any.
The loss rate of the Italian Air Force F-104 was a pretty average for fighters, and lower than the loss rate in US service.
The reason why the Germans and Canadians lost so many F-104s is because they took an airplane with high wing loading, made it even higher, and flown it in crappy weather at low altitudes with anything less than an experienced pilot. @PINK
@Pilotmario NOO!
Want F-104s?