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question on the F-104..

Postby Oz » Wed Jun 25, 2003 2:33 pm

The F-104 had many variants (A,B,C, etc.) but i was wondering if there was really any exterior change in any of the variants, not including the T variant. To be more specific, was there a big difference (on the aircraft model) between the A, C, and SuperStarfighter models?
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Re: question on the F-104..

Postby Tequila Sunrise » Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:23 pm

Most A models had the cannon fairing sealed sinse they were rarly fitten with a gun. The C model had a shell ejector chute under the fuselage, and had an optional IFR probe. THink thats about it really :P.
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Re: question on the F-104..

Postby Oz » Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:51 pm

thanks, think thats bout i needed to know then  ;)
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Re: question on the F-104..

Postby SilverFox441 » Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:35 pm

The G model has an longer vertical stabilizer. You can notice the difference if you look at the rudder position vs the tailpipe position. On a G the rudder/stab extends well past the tailpipe, on the A or C it is much shorter.

Check out http://www.starfighters.nl/ for some good profiles that show the difference.
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Re: question on the F-104..

Postby Oz » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:23 am

thanks  ;)
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