About
The F‑104C “Starfighter” is a single-engine, supersonic fighter-bomber known for its incredible speed (up to Mach 2.2) and climb performance. It’s lightly built with thin wings, one 20 mm cannon, and can carry bombs, rockets, and AIM‑9 missiles
Playstyle
This jet excels at boom-and-zoom: climb high and fast, dive in using speed and your cannon, then zoom away. It rarely turns—its weak turn rate makes it ineffective in dogfights. Instead, use hit-and-run tactics or go for ground strikes with heavy bombs
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Insane top speed
➕ Excellent climb and energy retention
➕ High roll rate
➕ Powerful cannon
Cons
➖ Worst turn rate in Tier 5
➖ Cannon spin-up time and spread
➖ Small missile and countermeasure load
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- Known for its razor-thin wings (only 0.4 mm thick)
- First fighter to sustain Mach 2 and set simultaneous world records for speed, altitude, and climb
- The F3 sandbox missile upgrade (Project Grindstone) briefly allowed a four-AIM-9 load, but was later removed
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