Lockheed F-104C Starfighter Version 2.5
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The F-104 Starfighter was the first aircraft capable of sustained mach 2 flight and the first to simultaneously hold the record for speed, altitude, and climb rate. The Starfighter’s minimal cross section and thin, stubby wings made it optimized for high-speed interception. However, the lack of space for internal fuel necessitated external tip tanks for longer missions. The design also had unfavorable flight characteristics at more than 10 degrees AOA, which could lead to unrecoverable spins. As a result, the Starfighter had high accident rates in international service.
The F-104 was operated by several nations other than the United States, including Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and Italy, which was the last country to retire the F-104 in 2004. It also received many, sometimes unfortunate, nicknames, including “Zip-Zilch” (Zero-Zero), “Zipper,” “Erdnagel” (Ground Nail), “Witwenmacher” (Widowmaker), “Eiko” (Glory), and “Lawn Dart.” Read more...
Features
- Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
- G-limiter (+7, -3.5, simulated pilot)
- Nuclear munitions
- Uses WBD V2.10.8
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Inteceptor
Crew: 1
Powerplant: 1x J79-GE-7a (44 kN dry, 69 kN w/ afterburner)
Fuel: ~35 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan (725 rpg)
Livery: Std. USAF Unpainted/white/blue
Configurations
Def.Config Interception
2x AIM-9B Sidewinder
Alt.Config.1 Interception, Extended range, Late configuration
2x Tip tank (+~30 min), 2x AIM-9B Sidewinder
Alt.Config.2 CAS, Dumb bombs
2x AIM-9B Sidewinder, 2x Mk82 LDGP
Alt.Config.3 Nuclear bomber
2x Tip tank (+~30 min), 1x B43 Mod 0
Cln.Config. Clean
N/A
Author’s Notes
- Controls included in craft instructions.
- Unstable at low speed and when initially pitching.
- Landing is quite difficult. Take a shallow approach with a low descent rate and low AOA.
XML Changelog
- 03/16/2024 V2.5: Updated to WBD V2.10.8.
- 08/23/2023 V2.4: Updated to WBD V2.5.4.
- 03/12/2023 V2.3: Added lookBackTranslation to cockpit camera. Slight changes to flight model. Added leading edge flaps. Extended red stripe to tail. Affects all configurations.
- 02/23/2023 V2.2: Fixed elevator FT on Alt.Config.2.
- 02/20/2023 V2.1: Corrected nose gear bay door shape. Changed position of stations 3/5. Affects all configurations.
- 02/19/2023 V2.0 Initial Release
In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-104C
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 23.9ft (7.3m)
- Length 54.7ft (16.7m)
- Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 19,674lbs (8,924kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.777
- Wing Loading 64.4lbs/ft2 (314.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 305.4ft2 (28.4m2)
- Drag Points 543
Parts
- Number of Parts 266
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,435
@ReinMcDeer You're welcome
@TheAviator77 Thanks for the correction
No, the F-104 was the first aircraft capable of sustained speeds at Mach 2.
Awesome, fast and stabile plane, reached 20M with no issue with adj engines.
Ok then
@Carsonkiddy2 RPG=Rounds Per Gun
On the "Armament" bit, on M61A1 it says 725 RPG, did you mean to put RPM?
@ReinMcDeer ikr!?
Yeah, true 😂
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But being able to fly into suborbital space? Showing it off at all the airports that can hold it? Hell yeah 😂
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Probably be easier to have a joint ownership of it though
@TheSonOfThunder Yo that's not bad
Maintenance and fuel will easily make that way more expensive though
Forgot to upvote this beauty a while ago!! This is sick!
I saw one for sale on PlatinumFighters for $600,000. My god I wish I had $600,000 lmao
@donkski Something was wrong with the FT. It should be fixed now.
Thanks for letting me know
beautiful beautiful
@ReinMcDeer see??? even i cant remember the title thx for reminding me
Noticed a possible bug with the CAS version but the tail plane doesn’t pitch up at the same angle as the other variants and it causes the plane to have a 250 knot takeoff speed, is there a reason to it?
@DerPanzer262 The Right Stuff?
Does the color of the sky mean anything, special to you?
this reminds me that film titled "The Good Stuff" or smth i forgot the exact title
I sure do love living
I sure do hope that this plane won't stop me from doing my favorite thing, living
Gotta love the flying pencil
@ReinMcDeer amazing work!
@Kangy I did the clicky
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Do I ded nao :0:0:0:0
@ReinMcDeer I believe this is true, but given the ground clearance (or lack of) the USAF didn't use it that often if at all - the bomber mafia would certainly turn their nose up at this spiffy little hot rod fighter being used as...a fighter. :0
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I believe other nations did use those launchers on their Starfighters more regularly however.
@Ded clicky
I love the supersonic minigun pencil!
YES! the flying lawn dart has been posted.