 | F-104 Starfighter.....| Post-War Discuss F-104 Starfighter..... in the Other Eras forums; Is it the most beautifully designed jet fighter/interceptor in aviation history? I certainly think so...... |
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08-07-2008, 02:27 AM
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08-07-2008, 03:41 AM
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so theres 2 of us !!!
the american fighters are really pretty machines, but the f-104 is the greatest design ever made !
such beutifull lines !
a video that i had posted before, but worth to post again : YouTube - F-104 Starfighter
nice trip ! 
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08-07-2008, 06:01 AM
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Country:  | The projected CL-1200-2 development was even more impressive... 
At one point it was even considered a Mirage replacement for the RAAF.
This is a technical summation of the Lancer from a magazine (Aircraft - December 1971) article discussing the possible Mirage replacement choices...   Lockheed CL-1200 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | |
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08-07-2008, 08:10 AM
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Country:  | Best looking jet fighter? Not in my opinion. I just love the F-14.
Best looking interceptor? Yeah, I gotta give you that. I just guessing but with those stubby little wings it couldn't have been much of a dogfighter. Am I wrong?
Nothing like having a big jet engine with a seat strapped to it.
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08-07-2008, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Thorlifter  Best looking jet fighter? Not in my opinion. I just love the F-14.
Best looking interceptor? Yeah, I gotta give you that. I just guessing but with those stubby little wings it couldn't have been much of a dogfighter. Am I wrong?
Nothing like having a big jet engine with a seat strapped to it. | No, it was not much of a dogfighter; but, then again, it wasn't designed to be, either. F-104 pilots were taught "energy tactics"; keep your speed up, and make fast passes at the enemy. DO NOT slow down and get into a furball with the enemy, he will most likely be able to turn well inside of your minimum turn radius. Maintain speed and altitude, attack the enemy with missles and/or guns, then zoom away again for another attack. When it was in it's element, and flown properly, nothing could touch it until the advent of the "teen" fighters (F-14, F-15, F-16, etc.).
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08-07-2008, 01:46 PM
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08-07-2008, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Thorlifter Best looking jet fighter? Not in my opinion. I just love the F-14.
Best looking interceptor? Yeah, I gotta give you that. I just guessing but with those stubby little wings it couldn't have been much of a dogfighter. Am I wrong?
Nothing like having a big jet engine with a seat strapped to it. | You do realize the F-14 was an interceptor right?
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08-07-2008, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet You do realize the F-14 was an interceptor right? | An interceptor? I've always thought of it as fighter.... Find it difficult do compare the F-104 to F-14 design and style wise, though the F-14 IS a beautiful bird, especially in the colorful era of the 70's and 80's...!  
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08-07-2008, 10:47 PM
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Country: | f-104 is more beautifull than f-14 or any other fighter, interceptor, bomber, spaceship... whatever... f-104 is the best design ever made.
in second on my rank i put the mirage III
3° f-4 phanton
4° mig 25 foxbat
5° f-14 tomcat
6° f-106 delta dart
7° mig 21
8° f-100 super sabre
9° mig 23 flogger
10° tornado
anyway, starfighter, the best of the best designs. i also like that "chromed" looking of ancient usaf jets. its very pretty, like a silver bullet. 
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08-08-2008, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet You do realize the F-14 was an interceptor right? | No sir, I was not aware of that. I assumed (yes, I know what an assumption will do to you) that role was for the F-15. Besides, I never claimed to be an expert at jets!  Heck, I'm not even an expert at WWII planes. That's why I love this site. If you don't know, someone will tell you.............
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I suspect it did not glide very well...
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