F-105 Thunderchief vs F-104 Starfighter
American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Republic |
First flight | 22 October 1955 |
Year of introduction | 1958 |
Number produced | 833 units |
Average unit price | $2.7 million |
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 |