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The F-104 Starfighter Was Called The “Widowmaker” For One Reason
The F-104 Starfighter was designed, in a time of increasing aircraft complexity and size, to be a straightforward, single-engine rocket ship, capable of intercepting and deterring during a period ...
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'F-35 fighter jets may or may not have a 'kill switch', but buying US weapons is a security risk'
A Danish MP warns against buying F-35s from the US, citing security risks and possible US control, amid growing concerns over ...
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F-47 Fighter of the future
Third generation: 1960-1970 early supersonic and supersonic, air to air missiles, radar. Multi role fighter, attack, bomber aircraft came into their own in this time frame. F-4, MIG-23, MIG-21, F-104, ...
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Chuck Yeager Loved The F-104 Starfighter. Everyone Else Hated It.
The F-104 Starfighter was not built for dogfights. In fact, Lockheed’s designers purposely sacrificed maneuverability for speed. Known as the “Widowmaker,” the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was ...
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Italian F-104 versions explained
Following the requests I received from aircraft enthusiasts and modelers, I’ve decided to prepare a specific article to describe differences and peculiarities of the various F-104 versions that ...
Air Force options plentiful for basing of new F-47 fighter
() – Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of ...
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Anthony Smith gets honest about rivalry with UFC Vegas 104 fighter after facing him twice in the past: "He said some things in the build-up"
Anthony Smith recently shared his thoughts on his feud with a fellow UFC light heavyweight fighter after facing him twice inside the octagon. 'Lionheart' has a reputation for staying composed and ...
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The F-104 Starfighter Was Called The “Widowmaker” For One Reason
The F-104’s safety record was, frankly, atrocious. Lightweight. Simple. Fast. The F-104 Starfighter was designed, in a time of increasing aircraft complexity and size, to be a straightforward ...