F-104 Starfighter vs F-100 Super Sabre

American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces.
Picture of F-104 Starfighter
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 4 March 1954
Year of introduction 1958
Number produced 2578 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight.
Picture of F-100 Super Sabre
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 25 May 1953
Year of introduction 1954
Number produced 2294 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 18.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 6.4 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2137 km/h β—‰
Operational range 670 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,536 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-104 Starfighter
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 15.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1390 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,587 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-100 Super Sabre

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