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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Lockheed F-104C 'Starfighter' SN: 56-914

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Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:F-104
  Designation:F-104
  Version:C
  Nickname:Starfighter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:56-914
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 54' 8" 16.6 m
  Height:13' 5" 4.0 m
  Wingspan: 21' 9" 6.6 m
  Wingarea: 196.1 sq ft 18.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,760 lb 5,788 kg
  Gross Weight: 19,470 lb 8,831 kg
  Max Weight: 27,853 lb 12,634 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-7 (A/B 15,800Lb/7,167Kg)
  Thrust (each):10,000 lb 4,536 kg

Performance
  Range: 850 miles 1,370 km
  Cruise Speed: 510 mph 821 km/h 443 kt
  Max Speed: 1,150 mph 1,850 km/h 1,000 kt
  Climb: 54,000 ft/min16,459 m/min
  Ceiling: 58,000 ft 17,680 m