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F-104G Starfighter (Modern)

By: Academy Hobby

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Model Kits (1/72) (Academy Hobby)

MSRP old price: $12.00


Product Info

Title
F-104G Starfighter (Modern)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
1985
Dimensions
11.75x5.25x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147877049
MFG. Part #
AHM12443
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Starfighter was originally designed for the US Air Force as a pure high speed fighter interceptor. It is a Cold War era US single engine jet fighter with a distinctive small main wing. First flight was on 4th march 1954 at Edwards AFB. By that time most European NATO Countries were looking for a new standard fighter/fighter-bomber to form the backbone of their Air Forces.

Early designs of the model could not really satisfy the European requirements, which resulted in the modified F-104G version. The "G" was conceived as low-level capable, high-speed fighter-bomber with in- and egress speeds of up to MACH 2.5.

In 1958 Germany chose the Starfighter to replace the already outdated F-84 and F-86 versions in use by then. For political reasons the Marineflieger had to join this decision, though their demands were quite different.

The German Navy was looking for a two-seat, twin-engineed aircraft to replace the old Seahawks, with the Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer being their favorite aircraft.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.