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NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility - Visitor Center, Edwards California
Lockheed F-104G 'Starfighter' SN: NASA826 REG: N826NA

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Description
Notes: SINGLE-PLACE, MID-WING, lightweight, high performance fighter (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:F-104
  Designation:F-104
  Version:G
  Nickname:Starfighter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:nasa826
  Registration Number:n826na
  Location:NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility - Visitor Center, Edwards California

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: 13,996 lb 6,345 kg
  Gross Weight: 20,640 lb 9,362 kg
  Max Weight: 29,038 lb 13,171 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J79-GE-11A (A/B 15,600lb/7,076kg)
  Thrust (each):10,000 lb 4,536 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,080 miles 1,754 km
  Cruise Speed: 510 mph 821 km/h 443 kt
  Max Speed: 1,146 mph 1,844 km/h 996 kt
  Climb: 48,000 ft/min14,630 m/min
  Ceiling: 50,000 ft 15,240 m