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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/min | 18,408 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 64,795 ft | 19,750 m | |
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