Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter Single-Seat Jet-Powered Interceptor / Fighter Aircraft.
1 x Avro Canada Orenda J79-OEL-7 turbojet engine with afterburner developing 15,800lbf of thrust.
Propulsion
1,146 mph
1,845 kph | 996 kts
Max Speed
39,370 ft
12,000 m | 7 miles
Service Ceiling
1,634 miles
2,630 km | 1,420 nm
Operational Range
48,000 ft/min
14,630 m/min
Rate-of-Climb