Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, FIRST AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED MACH 2 FLIGHT
Known as "the missile with a man in it," the stubby-winged Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was the first U.S. jet fighter in service to fly Mach 2, twice the speed of sound. Designed as a high-performance day fighter, the F-104 had excellent acceleration and top speed. It first flew on February 7, 1954.
Created by
Eric Long
Date Created
09/28/2017
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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Aircraft; Aviation
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