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Lockheed RF-104A 'Starfighter'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:F-104
  Designation:RF-104
  Version:A
  Nickname:Starfighter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
  Crew:Pilot

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: 13,384 lb 6,071 kg
  Gross Weight: 17,988 lb 8,159 kg
  Max Weight: 25,840 lb 11,271 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-3B (A/B 14,800Lb/6,713Kg)
  Thrust (each): 9,600 lb 4,354 kg

Performance
  Range: 730 miles 1,175 km
  Cruise Speed: 519 mph 835 km/h 451 kt
  Max Speed: 1,037 mph 1,669 km/h 902 kt
  Climb: 60,395 ft/min18,408 m/min
  Ceiling: 64,795 ft 19,750 m

Known serial numbers
56-0939 / 56-0956