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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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− | [[File:F-104A in the sunset.jpg|alt=F-104 Starfighter breaks the | + | [[File:F-104A in the sunset.jpg|alt=F-104 Starfighter breaks the soundbarrier at sunset with its afterburner roaring|thumb|A F-104A Starfighter breaks the sound barrier at sunset]] |
− | + | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | |
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 2,104 || 2, | + | | 2,104 || 2,079 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.0 || 190.9 || 182.9 || rowspan="2" | 1,180 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ||
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− | | | + | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ <!-- ✓ --> |
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 2,350 || 833 || 444 || ~12 || ~5 |
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic | + | ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic Mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel) |
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− | | colspan="2" | General Electric J79-GE- | + | | colspan="2" | General Electric J79-GE-3 || 1 |
− | | colspan="2" | 6, | + | | colspan="2" | 6,182 kg || colspan="3" | 513 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight | + | ! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight |
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ||
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| 1,750 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | | 1,750 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | ||
− | | 6, | + | | 6,947 kg || 7,712 kg || 8,477 kg || 8,859 kg || 24,000 kg |
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− | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | + | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} |
! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||
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! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 35m fuel || MTOW | ! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 35m fuel || MTOW | ||
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− | | ''Stationary'' || | + | | ''Stationary'' || 3,936 kgf || 6,061 kgf |
− | | 0. | + | | 0.87 || 0.79 || 0.71 || 0.68 || 0.25 |
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− | | ''Optimal'' || | + | | ''Optimal'' || 3,936 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || 7,751 kgf<br />(1,200 km/h) |
− | | 1. | + | | 1.12 || 1.00 || 0.91 || 0.87 || 0.32 |
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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− | + | In terms of armour, there is no armour on the F-104A. Since the F-104A relies on high speed, it wouldn't need armour as that would reduce the speed and maneuverability of the plane. | |
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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− | {{main| | + | {{main|M61 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 1 x 20 mm | + | * 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, chin-mounted (750 rpg) |
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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{{main|AIM-9B Sidewinder}} | {{main|AIM-9B Sidewinder}} | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | The F-104A is a high | + | The F-104A is a high speed, high altitude fighter-bomber / interceptor. It performs well in high altitude flights meant to intercept fighters and mainly bombers at high altitudes. When the F-104A is fighting at low altitudes with a slower plane, the pilot should consider a hit and run technique to out-speed and return to the target to avoid getting shot back. If you need to turn, be sure to extend your combat flaps as they significantly decrease your turn time. |
− | The F-104A has a decent stock turn time of 33 seconds which is the average or decent turn time of most supersonic jets at rank VI for | + | The F-104A has a decent stock turn time of 33 seconds which is the average or decent turn time of most supersonic jets at rank VI for Russian jets. The F-104A will have difficulties when trying to hit an enemy less than 1 or 2 kilometers away using the 20mm M61 cannon since this cannon will take some time to warm-up before shooting and turn fights will also be difficult due to high speed maneuvers causing an average 8 or more Gs rendering the pilot unconscious for most of the time. |
− | Using the F-104A's M61 cannon against helicopters would be very easy since they're slow and most of the time | + | Using the F-104A's M61 cannon against helicopters would be very easy since they're slow and most of the time are in constant direction and speed, while you are attacking from the side or back with speeds almost or higher than mach 1, the helicopter won't notice until you strafe at them. |
− | Unfortunately, the AIM-9B sidewinder missiles the F-104A carries are lacking at its BR. Most other jets at | + | Unfortunately, the AIM-9B sidewinder missiles the F-104A carries are lacking at its BR. Most other jets at top tier have much better air-to-air missiles which travel, lock and turn better than the AIM-9B. Therefore, they should only be used in situations where they cannot effectively turn or dodge, or don't know its coming. |
− | The F-104A isn't carrying any flares, so you would have to rely on the | + | The F-104A isn't carrying any flares, so you would have to rely on the planes decent maneuverability, and high speed, and maybe turn off the afterburner and maybe even the engine to reduce the incoming AAMs chance to hit the plane. Always remember the insane climb rate for the plane, this means you can also face the incoming AAM at the sun even when the sun is at a steep angle. This in turn would spend more fuel since you would need to use afterburners to efficiently climb at steep angles, out-running short-range anti-air missiles are tricky since some go mach 1.7, while others go mach 2.5, do not expect all missiles to be outrun. |
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+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
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+ | | AIM-9B | ||
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− | + | | Wings repair | |
− | + | | Engine | |
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+ | | New 20 mm cannons | ||
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+ | | G-suit | ||
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+ | | Cover | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Good top speed for its rank |
− | * Great rate of climb | + | * Great rate of climb; even the F-4 Phantom may struggle to match it |
− | + | * Decent high-speed maneuverability, in spite of its tiny wings | |
− | * Decent high-speed | + | * 20 mm Vulcan gun can really do some serious damage |
− | * | + | * Has access to AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles |
+ | * Good roll rate for a jet | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Lousy low-speed maneuverability |
− | * | + | * Only one secondary weapon load |
− | * | + | * Can't carry bombs |
− | * | + | * Relatively low ammo count for the Vulcan; trigger discipline is necessary |
− | + | * M61 Vulcan doesn't shoot instantly, takes less than a second to rotate | |
− | + | * No flares to counter AAMs | |
+ | * As with most jets, it tends to bleed off speed quickly in sustained turns | ||
+ | * AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles are inadequate compared to other AAMs at top tier | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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− | The | + | The F-104A Starfighter was the first in-service United States Air Force (USAF) fighter to fly at twice the speed of sound, and made its first flight on February 7th, 1954<ref>https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/lockheed-f-104a-starfighter/nasm_A19761017000</ref>. In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DV7q-ptOyQ&feature=youtu.be this video] from Lockheed Martin's archives, the Starfighter's maiden flight can be viewed. The F-104 began being designed in November 1952, when the USAF requested a superiority day fighter<ref name=":0">https://www.airplanesofthepast.com/f104-starfighter.htm</ref>. The USAF chose Lockheed Martin's prototype, with its unusually stubby straight wings, in a time when fighters had large, swept back, wings<ref name=":0" />. The first F-104A's were delivered to the 83rd Fighter-Interceptor squadron stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base on January 26, 1958, where they would break speed and altitude records<ref name=":0" />. One major record that was set by an F-104A was when Major Howard C. Johnson set a new altitude record by flying at 91,243 ft on May 7th, 1958<ref>https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=113</ref>. |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
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Revision as of 21:18, 29 July 2020
Contents
This page is about the jet fighter F-104A. For other versions, see F-104 (Family). |
Description
The F-104A Starfighter is a rank VI American jet fighter
with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/SB) and 9.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 10,668 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 2,104 | 2,079 | 18900 | 32.4 | 33.0 | 190.9 | 182.9 | 1,180 |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
0 | 546 | 2,350 | 833 | 444 | ~12 | ~5 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 720 | < 950 | < 800 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic Mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
General Electric J79-GE-3 | 1 | 6,182 kg | 513 kg/m2 | ||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||||
Weight (each) | Type | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 35m fuel | ||
1,750 kg | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | 6,947 kg | 7,712 kg | 8,477 kg | 8,859 kg | 24,000 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 35m fuel | MTOW |
Stationary | 3,936 kgf | 6,061 kgf | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.25 |
Optimal | 3,936 kgf (0 km/h) |
7,751 kgf (1,200 km/h) |
1.12 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.87 | 0.32 |
Survivability and armour
In terms of armour, there is no armour on the F-104A. Since the F-104A relies on high speed, it wouldn't need armour as that would reduce the speed and maneuverability of the plane.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The F-104A is armed with:
- 1 x 20 mm M61 cannon, chin-mounted (750 rpg)
Suspended armament
The F-104A can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
Usage in battles
The F-104A is a high speed, high altitude fighter-bomber / interceptor. It performs well in high altitude flights meant to intercept fighters and mainly bombers at high altitudes. When the F-104A is fighting at low altitudes with a slower plane, the pilot should consider a hit and run technique to out-speed and return to the target to avoid getting shot back. If you need to turn, be sure to extend your combat flaps as they significantly decrease your turn time.
The F-104A has a decent stock turn time of 33 seconds which is the average or decent turn time of most supersonic jets at rank VI for Russian jets. The F-104A will have difficulties when trying to hit an enemy less than 1 or 2 kilometers away using the 20mm M61 cannon since this cannon will take some time to warm-up before shooting and turn fights will also be difficult due to high speed maneuvers causing an average 8 or more Gs rendering the pilot unconscious for most of the time.
Using the F-104A's M61 cannon against helicopters would be very easy since they're slow and most of the time are in constant direction and speed, while you are attacking from the side or back with speeds almost or higher than mach 1, the helicopter won't notice until you strafe at them.
Unfortunately, the AIM-9B sidewinder missiles the F-104A carries are lacking at its BR. Most other jets at top tier have much better air-to-air missiles which travel, lock and turn better than the AIM-9B. Therefore, they should only be used in situations where they cannot effectively turn or dodge, or don't know its coming.
The F-104A isn't carrying any flares, so you would have to rely on the planes decent maneuverability, and high speed, and maybe turn off the afterburner and maybe even the engine to reduce the incoming AAMs chance to hit the plane. Always remember the insane climb rate for the plane, this means you can also face the incoming AAM at the sun even when the sun is at a steep angle. This in turn would spend more fuel since you would need to use afterburners to efficiently climb at steep angles, out-running short-range anti-air missiles are tricky since some go mach 1.7, while others go mach 2.5, do not expect all missiles to be outrun.
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage repair | Offensive 20 mm | |||
II | Compressor | Airframe | AIM-9B | ||
III | Wings repair | Engine | New 20 mm cannons | ||
IV | G-suit | Cover |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Good top speed for its rank
- Great rate of climb; even the F-4 Phantom may struggle to match it
- Decent high-speed maneuverability, in spite of its tiny wings
- 20 mm Vulcan gun can really do some serious damage
- Has access to AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
- Good roll rate for a jet
Cons:
- Lousy low-speed maneuverability
- Only one secondary weapon load
- Can't carry bombs
- Relatively low ammo count for the Vulcan; trigger discipline is necessary
- M61 Vulcan doesn't shoot instantly, takes less than a second to rotate
- No flares to counter AAMs
- As with most jets, it tends to bleed off speed quickly in sustained turns
- AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles are inadequate compared to other AAMs at top tier
History
The F-104A Starfighter was the first in-service United States Air Force (USAF) fighter to fly at twice the speed of sound, and made its first flight on February 7th, 1954[1]. In this video from Lockheed Martin's archives, the Starfighter's maiden flight can be viewed. The F-104 began being designed in November 1952, when the USAF requested a superiority day fighter[2]. The USAF chose Lockheed Martin's prototype, with its unusually stubby straight wings, in a time when fighters had large, swept back, wings[2]. The first F-104A's were delivered to the 83rd Fighter-Interceptor squadron stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base on January 26, 1958, where they would break speed and altitude records[2]. One major record that was set by an F-104A was when Major Howard C. Johnson set a new altitude record by flying at 91,243 ft on May 7th, 1958[3].
Media
- Images
- Videos
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
References
Lockheed Corporation | |
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Fighters | XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · P-38L-5-LO · YP-38 |
Bombers | B-34 · PV-2D |
Jet Fighters | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-104A · F-104C | |
Export / License | A-29 · ▄Hudson Mk V |
␗P-38L-1 | |
␗F-104A · ▀F-104G · ␗F-104G · ▅F-104J · ▄F-104S | |
See Also | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Fiat Aviation |
USA jet aircraft | |
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Fighters | |
F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
F-100 | F-100D |
F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
F-14 | F-14A Early · F-14B |
F-15 | F-15A |
F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
Strike Aircraft | |
FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
A-6 | A-6E TRAM |
A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C |
A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late |
B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
F-105 | F-105D |
F-111 | F-111A |