Profiles of Flight - Lockheed F-104 starfighter (Hardback)
Interceptor/Strike/Reconnaissance Fighter
Series: Profiles of Flight
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9781848844490
Published: 28th February 2012
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The Starfighter was once described as 'a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you'. It is one of the world's fastest fighters with a top speed of Mach 2.2 and a service ceiling of 58,000 feet. First delivered to the USAF in 1958 it was also sold to the German, Greek, Italian, Turkish and Italian Air Forces. It could carry a variety of air to air and air to surface missiles and was powered by a single General Electric J79 turbojet that developed 17,900 lb of thrust with afterburner. The Italian Air Force continued to fly it into the 21st Century.
This book contains the world famous colour profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiast's reference.
A useful and interesting book for Aircraft Modellers.
José Manuél Rico Cortés (Mister JM) - Miniaturas JM
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“This hardcover book of history and profiles gives some great inspiration for any modeller who is interested in an eye catching F-104”
Military Modelling Magazine
“Dave Windle has done a great job of the colour profiles, and helpfully for modellers these do feature both side views of each one”
“Interesting read”
This hardcover book of history and profiles gives some great inspiration for any modeller who is interested in an eye catching F-104.
Military Modelling Magazine, Robin Buckland
Dave Windle has done a great job of the colour profiles, and helpfully for modellers these do feature both side views of each one.
Interesting read.
First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
4th March 1948
The Starfighter was once described as ‘a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you’. It is one of the world’s fastest fighters with a top speed of Mach 2.2 and a service ceiling of 58,000 feet. First delivered to the USAF in 1958 it was also sold to the German, Greek, Italian, Turkish and Italian Air Forces. It could carry a variety of air to air and air to surface missiles and was powered by a single General Electric J79 turbojet that developed 17,900 lb of thrust with afterburner. The Italian Air Force continued to fly it into the 21st Century.
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