Canadair CF-104 Starfighter

Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
Paese	Canada
Ruolo	Aereo intercettore, cacciabombardiere
Primo volo	26 maggio 1961
Costruito	200

Le Canadair CF-104 Starfighter (CF-111, CL-90) era una versione modificata del caccia supersonico Lockheed F-104 Starfighter costruito in Canada da Canadair su licenza. È stato utilizzato principalmente come aereo da attacco al suolo, nonostante fosse stato progettato come intercettore. Ha servito con la Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) e successivamente con le Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) fino a quando non è stato sostituito dal McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet.

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Canadair CF-104D Starfighter Walk Around
Photographer	Bill Maloney
Localisation	RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Museum
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General Characteristics and Role

The Canadair CF-104D Starfighter was the Canadian-built, two-seat training variant of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. Known as the “missile with a man in it”, the Starfighter family was characterized by its extremely thin, short, straight wings and its ability to achieve speeds over Mach 2. The CF-104s were primarily used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and later the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in the European strike/attack and reconnaissance roles as part of Canada’s NATO commitment, rather than the pure interceptor role used by the US Air Force. The CF-104D specifically served as a dedicated conversion trainer, allowing pilots to safely transition to the demanding single-seat CF-104. The “D” model retained combat capability, including the ability to carry external stores, despite its second cockpit.

Property	Typical Value (CF-104D)
Ruolo	Conversion Trainer, Tactical Fighter, Reconnaissance
National Origin	Canada (Based on US Design)
Produttore	Canadair (License-built)
First Flight (F-104)	7 February 1954
Equipaggio	2 (Pilot and Instructor/Trainee)
Lunghezza	16.69 m (54 ft 9 in)
Apertura alare	6.68 m (21 ft 11 in) (Excluding tip tanks)
Altezza	4.11 m (13 ft 6 in)
Empty Weight	6,350 kg (14,000 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	12,970 kg (28,600 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 1 x General Electric J79-OEL-7 afterburning turbojet engine.
Thrust: 43.6 kN (9,800 lbf) dry; 69.0 kN (15,500 lbf) with afterburner.
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.0 (2,125 km/h; 1,320 mph) at altitude.
Combat Radius: 670 km (415 mi; 360 nmi).
Service Ceiling: 17,700 m (58,000 ft).
Wing Loading: Very high wing loading due to the short wing, necessitating high approach speeds and careful handling, which made the trainer variant essential.

Armament and Canadian Modifications

Armament (CF-104D): Typically did not carry the single-seat variant’s internal M61 Vulcan cannon due to space needed for the second cockpit, but could carry external ordnance.
External Stores: Up to 1,800 kg (4,000 lb) of ordnance on wing stations and fuselage pylons, including bombs, rockets, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Primary Mission: In Canadian service, the CF-104 series was modified to carry tactical nuclear weapons (which were eventually removed) and specialized photo-reconnaissance equipment.
Retirement: The CF-104 series was replaced by the CF-18 Hornet in the Canadian Forces, with many airframes being sold to NATO allies like Turkey and Greece.