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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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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 ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Designed as a supersonic interceptor, the F-104 was extensively used as a fighter-bomber throughout the Cold War. Its distinctive shape set it apart from other single-engine jets of the era.
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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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What Are Century Series Jet Fighters & When Were They Built?
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, for instance, and the F-100 Super Saber. There are six models, all told, and not all of them are strictly dedicated fighter jets. The Century Series models were ...