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Author : Phil Friddell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0897472993
Author : David Doyle
Publisher : MMD-Squadron Signal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0897478223
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter first flew in 1954, then broke the world altitude record in May 1958 and the world air-speed record nine days later. It was the first aircraft to hold both records simultaneously. Many of the Starfighter's records stand today. With a powerful XJ79 engine and futuristic design by famed Lockheed engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and his team, a YF-104A passed Mach 2 in 1956. The F-104 was born from combat against Communist MiG-15 jet aircraft during the Korean War. Known as a "missile with a man in it" and "an engine with wings," Starfighters trained astronauts such as Chuck Yeager on the edge of space, fought over Vietnam, and were lethal Cold War interceptors capable of firing air-to-air nuclear missiles. During its 50-year career, it was used by no less than 15 nations from Jordan to Taiwan; Italy finally retired its fleet in 2005. It is poised to be reborn as a civilian satellite launcher in 2018.
Author : Lou Drendel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0897470265
Beskriver det amerikans-canadiske jagerfly Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, herunder udviklingshistorie og brugernationer - bl.a. Danmark.
Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473863293
The F-104 Starfighter is quite possibly one of the most photographed aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most iconic. Here, Martin Bowman offers up a well researched, comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining history of this impressive interceptor aircraft and fighter bomber. Firsthand insights gathered from pilots who have flown the Starfighter in a variety of international contexts make for a rich and diverse narrative, interspersed throughout with a good selection of black and white and color illustrations that really bring the story to life. Over the course of an eventful history, the Starfighter has been caught up in an extensive variety of conflicts across the world. This book not only acquaints us with the landmark milestones of a widely utilized aircraft type, it also illuminates our understanding of the dynamic history of aviation in the second half of the twentieth century.
Author : Martin W Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473863286
The F-104 Starfighter is quite possibly one of the most photographed aircraft of all time. It is certainly one of the most iconic. Here, Martin Bowman offers up a well researched, comprehensive and thoroughly entertaining history of this impressive interceptor aircraft and fighter bomber. Firsthand insights gathered from pilots who have flown the Starfighter in a variety of international contexts make for a rich and diverse narrative, interspersed throughout with a good selection of black and white and color illustrations that really bring the story to life. Over the course of an eventful history, the Starfighter has been caught up in an extensive variety of conflicts across the world. This book not only acquaints us with the landmark milestones of a widely utilized aircraft type, it also illuminates our understanding of the dynamic history of aviation in the second half of the twentieth century.
Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780963150
This title covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. There, it was engaged in some of the war's most famous battles including the legendary operation Bolo, where seven North Vietnamese MiGs were destroyed without the loss of a single US fighter. This small, tough and very fast fighter, dubbed 'The Missile with a Man in It', was called upon to do things it was not specifically designed for, and did them admirably. Featuring illustrations and photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations, this comprehensive appraisal of the F-104 Starfighter is ideal for modelling and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Author : Jim Upton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1580071872
The F-104 Starfighter was one of the most successful and prolific jet fighters of the late '50s and early '60s - and one of the most beautiful. It was the first production Mach 2 aircraft, and it rewrote the performance books for speed, altitude and time to climb. Aircraft enthusiasts called it "the missile with a man in it." After its initial flight in 1954, the F-104 program produced more than 2,500 aircraft, making it one of the largest military aircraft programs ever. F-104s flew for the US and many NATO allies, and were eventually produced under license in Canada, Japan, and several European countries. In fact, Italy is still flying updated F-104s in 2003. This book covers this revolutionary aircraft's design and development, its weapons and other systems, and all 18 models of the F-104, complete with photos of each variant. NASA-modified research craft are also discussed, along with several formerly classified programs based on the F-104. Author Jim Upton was one of the F-104 program's flight test engineers, so he knows the aircraft and the people involved. Includes a foreword by Dick Heppe, retired president of Lockheed California, and chief aerodynamicist of the F-104.
Author : Rolf Stünkel
Publisher : tredition
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783347130340
Lockheed ́s F-104G, a brand-new sleek jet design of the early 1950s, was a dream bird with a flying performance well beyond imagination. Despite its widow maker reputation in Germany during the early years of operation, the F-104 gained cult status and pilots became addicted to flying it. In his book, Rolf Stünkel takes us back to his training days and cold-war flights over the Baltic sea and along the East German border - a gripping, thought-provoking journey through time, not without a self-critical look at the past and present.
Author : Dave Windle,Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783461189
The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you. It is one of the worlds 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 17,900lbs of thrust with afterburner. The Italian Air Force continued to fly it into the 21st Century.This book contains the world famous color profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and color schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts' reference.
Author : Klaus Kropf
Publisher : Ian Allan Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fighter planes
ISBN : 1857801245
This highly illustrated and authoritative study, by a former Luftwaffe F-104 pilot, explores the aircraft's diverse roles from high-level intercetpion to low-level maritime attack.
Author : OFONQ
Publisher : neobooks
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783754186763
Die Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ist ein einmotoriges Überschall-Abfangflugzeug, das während des Kalten Krieges häufig als Jagdbomber eingesetzt wurde. Er wurde von Lockheed als Tagjäger im Rahmen der Century Series von Kampfflugzeugen für die United States Air Force (USAF) entwickelt. In den frühen 1960er Jahren wurde er zu einem Allwetter-Mehrzweckflugzeug weiterentwickelt und von mehreren anderen Nationen produziert, so dass er auch außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten weit verbreitet eingesetzt wurde.
Author : Sean M. Maloney
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612342474
In Learning to Love the Bomb, Sean M. Maloney explores the controversial subject of Canada's acquisition of nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Based on newly declassified Canadian and U.S. documents, it examines policy, strategy, operational, and technical matters and weaves these seemingly disparate elements into a compelling story that finally unlocks several Cold War mysteries. For example, while U.S. military forces during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis were focused on the Caribbean Sea and the southeastern United States, Canadian forces assumed responsibility for defending the northern United States, with aircraft armed with nuclear depth charges flying patrols and guarding against missile attack by Soviet submarines. This defensive strategy was a closely guarded secret because it conflicted with Canada's image as a peacekeeper and therefore a more passive member of NATO than its ally to the south. It is revealed here for the first time. The place of nuclear weapons in Canadian history has, until now, been a highly secret and misunderstood field subject to rumor, rhetoric, half-truths, and propaganda. Learning to Love the Bomb reveals the truth about Canada's role as a nuclear power.
Author : Arthur Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Starfighter (Fighter plane)
ISBN : 0684169894
Author : David Doyle
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0764367862
An illustrated guide to the F-104 Starfighter, a high-speed interceptor sometimes referred to as the "widowmaker"
Author : Peter R. Foster
Publisher : Olympic Marketing Corporation
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0853688095
