TF-104G
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The TF-104G is a two-seat trainer version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, used primarily for advanced pilot instruction and conversion training.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
trainer aircraft
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two-seat jet aircraft ⓘ variant of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ⓘ |
| aircraftFamily | Century Series fighters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aircraftType | supersonic jet ⓘ |
| airframe | F-104 Starfighter family NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| armamentCapability | limited compared to single-seat F-104 variants ⓘ |
| basedOn | F-104G Starfighter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| canopyType | clamshell canopy ⓘ |
| cockpitConfiguration | tandem seating ⓘ |
| configuration | single-engine ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| crew | 2 ⓘ |
| designFeature |
dual controls for instructor and student
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enlarged canopy for two-seat configuration ⓘ |
| designModification |
deleted internal cannon in most trainer configurations
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reduced internal fuel compared to single-seat F-104 ⓘ |
| engineType | turbojet ⓘ |
| era | Cold War ⓘ |
| flightControl | hydraulically boosted controls ⓘ |
| fuselageType | slender fuselage ⓘ |
| introducedAs | trainer companion to F-104G fighter-bomber ⓘ |
| landingGear | tricycle landing gear ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Lockheed NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| noseEquipment | reduced radar capability compared to single-seat fighter versions ⓘ |
| numberOfEngines | 1 ⓘ |
| operator |
Belgian Air Force
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Hellenic Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Italian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Luftwaffe NERFINISHED ⓘ Republic of China Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Canadian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Danish Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Netherlands Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Norwegian Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Spanish Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ Turkish Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerplant | General Electric J79 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
operational conversion
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pilot training ⓘ |
| role |
advanced trainer
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conversion trainer ⓘ |
| supersonicCapability | yes ⓘ |
| tailConfiguration | T-tail ⓘ |
| usedFor |
instrument flight training
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transition training to high-performance supersonic fighters ⓘ weapons delivery training (in some air forces) ⓘ |
| wingConfiguration | mid-mounted trapezoidal wing ⓘ |
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