F-104 Starfighter Aircraft

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was designed around high speed and climb performance, with very small thin wings and a powerful jet engine. It served many air forces in interceptor and strike roles. Its operational reputation varied with mission, training, weather, and national modifications, illustrating the difficulty of adapting a narrowly optimized design to demanding broader requirements. Export versions and national requirements changed equipment and employment considerably. A high-performance interceptor could face different risks when tasked with low-level strike flying in poor weather. The prototype first flew in 1954. The F-104 later served in Vietnam with American forces and became especially prominent in the inventories of several NATO air forces.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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