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Interceptors · Canada · 1961
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CF-104Starfighter

CF-104 Starfighter
CF-104 Starfighter Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
35
Service Ceiling
40
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
15
Range
25
Readiness
60
Reliability
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Canada
ManufacturerCanadair
CategoryInterceptors
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961
Operators13 countries
Quantity200
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Interceptors MASS Rating
19/23
Early Cold War
71/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
35
Service Ceiling
40
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
15
Range
25
Readiness
60
Reliability
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
CF-104 Starfighter
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1961
  • Service Entry Year1962
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleground attack aircraft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeOrenda J79-OEL-7
  • Engine ModelJ79-OEL-7
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)44
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)70
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed2,176 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Service Ceiling15,240 m
  • Ferry Range2,629.84 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length16.459 m
  • Wingspan6.401 m
  • Height3.962 m
  • Wing Area17.5
  • Empty Weight6,350.4 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight13,171.637 kg
◆Armament4MOD.4
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • RadarR-24A NASARR
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built200
  • Operators4
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1995
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1961Production started
65
years in service
200
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 240units
240active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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