Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

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A Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in California Air Guard markings sits on display beneath a clear desert sky.

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Aircraft

F-104 Starfighter F104

California Air Guard markings

Manufacturer

Lockheed

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Classic jet captured clearly; signboard front-right distracts slightly from otherwise strong ramp composition.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The F-104 Starfighter was a pioneering supersonic interceptor, notable for its extremely thin, short-span wings and high-speed performance.

Specifications

General Electric J79

Engine

6.68 m

Wingspan

16.66 m

Length

1,750 km

Range

900 km/h

Speed

1 crew member

Capacity

12,190 kg

MTOW

4.09 m

Height

70.3 kN (15,800 lbf) with afterburner

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