TF-104G

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The TF-104G is a two-seat trainer version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, used primarily for advanced pilot instruction and conversion training.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf trainer aircraft
two-seat jet aircraft
variant of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
aircraftFamily Century Series fighters
aircraftType supersonic jet
airframe F-104 Starfighter family
armamentCapability limited compared to single-seat F-104 variants
basedOn F-104G Starfighter
canopyType clamshell canopy
cockpitConfiguration tandem seating
configuration single-engine
countryOfOrigin United States
crew 2
designFeature dual controls for instructor and student
enlarged canopy for two-seat configuration
designModification deleted internal cannon in most trainer configurations
reduced internal fuel compared to single-seat F-104
engineType turbojet
era Cold War
flightControl hydraulically boosted controls
fuselageType slender fuselage
introducedAs trainer companion to F-104G fighter-bomber
landingGear tricycle landing gear
manufacturer Lockheed
noseEquipment reduced radar capability compared to single-seat fighter versions
numberOfEngines 1
operator Belgian Air Force
Hellenic Air Force
Italian Air Force
Luftwaffe
linked to: German Air Force

Republic of China Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Danish Air Force
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Royal Norwegian Air Force
Spanish Air Force
Turkish Air Force
powerplant General Electric J79
primaryUse operational conversion
pilot training
role advanced trainer
conversion trainer
supersonicCapability yes
tailConfiguration T-tail
usedFor instrument flight training
transition training to high-performance supersonic fighters
weapons delivery training (in some air forces)
wingConfiguration mid-mounted trapezoidal wing

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