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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-104 Starfighter

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-104 Starfighter
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 F-104 Starfighter
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Lockheed
First flight 20 July 1971 4 March 1954
Year introduced 1977 1958
Number produced 77 units 2578 units
Average unit price $22 million $1.4 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 6.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 17.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,623 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 13,170 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 6,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 7,076 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the F-104 Starfighter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,500 km/h for the F-104 Starfighter. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,623 km for the F-104 Starfighter. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,240 m for the F-104 Starfighter.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 2,578 for the F-104 Starfighter. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $1.4M for the F-104 Starfighter. The F-104 Starfighter first flew 17 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1954 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 2,623 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-104 Starfighter?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.