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F-104 Starfighter vs Ajeet

F-104 Starfighter vs Ajeet at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 1,152 km/h, range 2,623 vs 172 km, max takeoff weight 13,170 vs 4,173 kg, built 2,578 vs 89 units.

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-104 Starfighter
HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Specifications
F-104 Starfighter Ajeet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed HAL
First flight 4 March 1954 6 March 1975
Year introduced 1958 1977
Number produced 2578 units 89 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 18.2 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 6.4 m 6.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.5 m
Length 16.7 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1152 km/h
Operational range 2,623 km 172 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,720 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 2,307 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,076 kgf 1 x 20 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 1,348 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter has a longer range at 2,623 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or Ajeet?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.