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F-104 Starfighter is taking on a new role.

Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:51 am

Good read and other articles as well

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/2016082 ... satellites

Now, some 60 years after the prototype first flew, the F-104 has found another role – as the launch vehicle for a new generation of tiny satellites.

A Starfighter pilot could reach 48,000ft (15 kilometres) in one minute, a feat still impressive 60 years later.

Re: F-104 Starfighter is taking on a new role.

Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:34 pm

Neat to see the old girl getting a new role. Long live the Starfighter!

Re: F-104 Starfighter is taking on a new role.

Wed Sep 07, 2016 4:01 am

http://www.starfighters.net
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