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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 |