The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was the first U.S. jet fighter in service to fly Mach 2. Designed as a high-performance day fighter, the F-104 had excellent acceleration and top speed. It first flew on February 7, 1954. Highlighted in this image is the pitot tube of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. Created by Mark Avino Date Created 10/13/2017 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation Rights and Restrictions CC0
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