KerbalX

The F-104G was an export version of the original Starfighter built for the USAF in the early 60s.

The aircraft saw extensive service with European countries, it was often used outside of it’s original role of a high speed interceptor, being assigned to low altitude ground attack missions which didn’t really suit it’s sluggish flight characteristics caused by high wing loading. It’s quirky flight characteristics and speed-focused, low lift design made it an exceptionally tough plane to fly in European conditions. Multiple accidents, often resulting in death of the pilot earned it the Widowmaker nickname among the German pilots. The Starfighter was a troubled, but a classic design and one of the first high mach interceptors in service. The G version features an additional dorsal fin for stability.

This plane also features a jettisonable canopy activated either through staging or the abort key.

Due to fairing drag issues present in 1.4.3. this plane has severe drag. This is a game bug and will hopefully be fixed in the future.

Have fun flying!

v1.0 - Initial release
v1.1 - Major changes to the canopy and the nose section of the airplane, they have been made more proportional and pointy (thank you for the feedback selfish_meme!). Minor tweaks to the positioning of the undercarriage. Vertical stabilizer leading edge angle has been corrected to match the real aircraft.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: aircraft
• Part Count: 163
• Pure Stock