Canadair CF-104 Starfighter

Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
País	Canadá
Papel	Aeronave interceptadora, caça-bombardeiro
Primeiro voo	26 de maio de 1961
Construído	200

O Canadair CF-104 Starfighter (CF-111, CL-90) foi uma versão modificada do caça supersônico Lockheed F-104 Starfighter construído no Canadá pela Canadair sob licença. Foi usado principalmente como uma aeronave de ataque ao solo, apesar de ter sido projetado como um interceptador. Ele serviu na Força Aérea Real Canadense (RCAF) e mais tarde nas Forças Armadas Canadenses (CAF) até ser substituído pelo 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)
Papel	Conversion Trainer, Tactical Fighter, Reconnaissance
National Origin	Canada (Based on US Design)
Fabricante	Canadair (License-built)
First Flight (F-104)	7 February 1954
tripulação	2 (Pilot and Instructor/Trainee)
comprimento	16.69 m (54 ft 9 in)
Envergadura	6.68 m (21 ft 11 in) (Excluding tip tanks)
altura	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.