Kerheed F-104 Starfighter (Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Replica)

[Aanker]

KERHEED F-104 STARFIGHTER

At Kerheed, we understood that modern fighter combat would be less dependent on the agility or turning ability of an aircraft, and more a question of high speed stability for long range interception and air strikes. That's why we developed the F-104 Starfighter, to completely outclass the top of the line fighters of our opponents and halt the tide of Kemunism worldwide.

Inspired by the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

SPECIFICATIONS

Parts: 84

Mass: 14.1t

Crew: 1

Height: 3.7m

Wingspän: 7.4m (external fuel tanks included);

Length: 13.0m

Powerplant(s): 1x Double J-X4 Whiplash Turbo Ramjet Engine

Maximum SL Speed: Mach 1

Maximum Speed: Mach 3+ @17.5 km altitude

Turn radius: "Banking with intent to turn"

OPERATIONAL GUIDE

Commands

1 - Start Engine(s)

2 - Open drogue chute

3 - Cut drogue chute

Takeoff

The F-104 is stable on takeoff and will not divert either left or right, but the pilot must accelerate to at least 100 m/s before commencing rotation or the engine at the rear may impact the runway.

Landing

Approach the runway at 150 m/s. For the final approach, slow down to 90-100 m/s and land with a minimal application of pitch. Use airbrakes and the drogue chute to minimize the length of runway necessary.

Flight

The F-104 is very stable at high speeds - and rolls well - but it is not very maneuverable. If in air-to-air combat, attempt to perform hit-and-run attacks instead of relying on turns to gain your advantage over the enemy.

LINK

http://kerbal.curseforge.com/shareables/230584-kerheed-f-104-starfighter-stock-replica

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[SHiftER2O]

It just looks so... right

[ZLM-Master]

hi !

I like the RSC tanker use for the top end cockpit line , it's a good idea

But i have two question !

- Are you use FAR ?

- Are you activate SAS in flight ?

As i don't know the answer for now , i test it , and he fall down in water at start without SAS , so i add a small elevon 4 sightly tilted hidden in the NCS adapter & now keep level flight without SAS . With minor impact to top speed .

I see your drogue chute in your engine stage

BTW it's a good craft , we really need a Jet-fighter Mega-thread !!!

See ya !

[Aanker]

Thanks guys, oh yeah, I added a list of action groups to the flight guide since I didn't split up the stages

- I don't use FAR!

[Aanker]

And also updated this one for 1.0.3:

[RixKillian]

Beautiful jet, it has such a great feel to it!