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Lockheed XF-104 'Starfighter'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed


  Base model:F-104
  Designation:XF-104
  Nickname:Starfighter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
  First Flew:1954/02/28

Specifications
  Length: 49' 2" 14.9 m
  Height:13' 5" 4.0 m
  Wingspan: 21' 9" 6.6 m
  Wingarea: 196.1 sq ft 18.2 sq m

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric XJ65-W-6 (A/B 10,200lb/4,627kg)
  Thrust (each): 7,800 lb 3,537 kg

Performance

History
DateSubjectEvent
1954/01/07United States Air Force,
The Lockheed XF-104 Starfighter, made its first flight at the Air Force plant in Burbank, Ca. The Starfighter was flown by Lockheed test pilot Tony LeVier.