Lockheed F-104A Starfighter, FIRST AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED MACH 2 FLIGHT
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 cockpit of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
