Doyle, David
F-104 Starfighter: Lockheed's Sleek Cold War Interceptor
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764367861
- author:
- Doyle, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 2.1 x 23.1 x 23.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The F-104 Starfighter: A Comprehensive Photographic Survey This book presents a detailed photographic survey of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a iconic Cold War-era interceptor. Designed to be an all-weather fighter, the plane's exceptional speed and climb capabilities were achieved at the expense of low-speed handling and landing characteristics. The F-104 Starfighter was developed in the late 1950s and went on to serve with several NATO allies for decades. However, its reputation for being difficult to fly led to a higher-than-average accident rate when deployed abroad. Today, many examples of this aircraft can be found on display in museums, where they have proven to be effective gate guards. This book features dedicated chapters on prototype versions and various model variants, including the A, B, C/D, G, N, Canadian CF-104, Japanese F-104J, and F-104S models.
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