DETAILS

Manufacturer: Canadair license-built version of Lockheed design

Designation: CF-104 A/D

Model No: F-104G /CL-90

Marks: Mk I (A) , Mk II (Dual)

Role: Fighter/Strike/Photo-Reconnaisance

TOS: 1961SOS:1984

No: 200

Comox Squadron/Unit Use: Nil

Service: RCAF, CF

SPECIFICATIONS

Crew / Passengers: one or two crew in ejection seats

Powerplant: one General Electric (Orenda) J-79-OEL-7 turbojet with afterburning (10,000 lbst to 15,800 lbst in afterburner)

Performance:

• Max Speed: Mach 2.0, 1,450 mph (2,334 km/h)
• Cruising Speed: Mach 1.2, 915 mph
• Service Ceiling: 58,000 ft (17,660 m)
• Range: 2,180 miles (3,510 km)

Weights:

• Empty: 14,082 lb ( 6,387 kg)
• Gross: 28,779 lbs (13,510 kg)

Dimensions:

• Span:21 ft 11 in (6.68 m) w/o tip tanks
• Length:54 ft 9 in (16.69 m) 
• Height:13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)
• Wing area:196 sq ft ( 18.21 sq m)

Armament:One 20 mm M61A-1 cannon. Bombs, rockets, or fuel tanks on underwing pylons. Missiles or fuel tanks on wingtips.

Original Cost:$1,200,000 single, $1,400,000 dual

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