About
The F‑104G is the most-produced variant of the Starfighter family—an export model featuring reinforced airframe, NASARR F‑15A radar, AN/APR‑23 RWR, improved landing gear/brakes, and a powerful M61A1 cannon with 750 rounds
Playstyle
This jet dominates with boom-and-zoom tactics. It climbs and accelerates to high speed, fires deadly head-on cannon or AIM‑9J missiles, then dives away to retain energy. It’s weak in tight turning fights—stay fast, strike hard
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Exceptionally high top speed (2,370 km/h) and climb rate
➕ Great energy retention and roll rate (293°/s)
➕ Potent armament: high-rate Vulcan cannon + four AIM‑9Js
➕ Strong bomb capability (e.g. M118 3,000 lb)
Cons
➖ Worst turn rate in Tier 6 (20.3°/s)—no dogfights
➖ Low countermeasure supply (15 flares, 30 chaff)
➖ Cannon requires spin-up; spreads bullets wide
➖ Hot engine, visible IR signature
Loadout Option
Trivia
- Holds records: Mach 2.2 top speed, climbed to 100,000 ft fast—NASA even used it for X‑15 training
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