Aeritalia (Lockheed) F-104S Starfighter

Origin

Italy

Type

single-seat multi-role combat aircraft

Max Speed

1,261 kt / 1,452 mph

Max Range

2,920 km /1,814 miles

Dimensions

span 6.68 m / 21 ft 11 in
length 16.69 m / 54 ft 9.1 in
height 4.11 m / 13 ft 5.8 in

Weight

empty 6,760 kg / 14,903 lb
max. take-off 14,060 kg /
30,997 lb

Powerplant

one 8119-kg (17,900-lb) afterburning thrust Fiat (General Electric) J79-GE-19 turbojet

Armament

provision for a maximum external load of 3400 kg (7,496 Ib) on nine external hardpoints, including Aspide IA and AIM-9L Sidewinder AAMs; one 20-mm General Electric M61A1 cannon can also be installed

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