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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Quantity
220
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Crew2
- Primary RoleInterceptor / fighter‑bomber trainer
- Generation3rd generation jet fighter
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelGeneral Electric J79
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (afterburner, each)79.6
- Thrust-to-Weight1.1
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed2,259 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Service Ceiling20,000 m
- Ferry Range2,500 km
- Combat Radius800 km
- Rate of Climb254 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length15.24 m
- Wingspan6.6 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area17.5
- Empty Weight7,300 kg
- Loaded Weight10,600 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight12,400 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload1,800 kg
- Internal GunNone (trainer version)
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarNASARR F15A-41B
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built220
- Operators5
- Variants1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year2004
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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