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Aeritalia F-104S ASA-M

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Aeritalia F-104S ASA-M
The Aeritalia F-104S Starfighter was a licensed production Italian version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, which served in the Italian Air Force, and was its mainstay from the late 1960s until the beginning of the 21st century. The F-104S also served in the Turkish Air Force until the mid-1990s. The F-104S was the final development of the Starfighter line.

Derived from Lockheed's design studies on a "Super Starfighter", the F-104S was one of the most capable of the F-104 series, and destined to be the last in service worldwide. The F-104S (upgraded to ASA/M standard) was retired from service in October 2004.
Ag1: Chute / hook

Ag2: Landing Lights (default ON)

Ag3: Nav and Beacon Lights

Ag4: Spot Light

Ag5: Drop Tip Tanks

Ag6: Drop AIM-9

Ag7: Canopy open/close

Ag8: Automatic Pitch Control (Default ON)

VTOL: Flap

Brake: brakes/speedbrakes

Throttle>90%: Afterburner

Cameras:
f5: normal view
f6: landing view
f7: zoom out view

Take Off:
- speed 200 kts / 370 kmh - half flap.

Approach:
- about 260kts / 480 kmh - half flap

Final approach:
- camera view f6
- 200 kts
- full flap
- 43-48% throttle (83-85% Rpm in gauge)
(about, depends on the weight)
If your speed is above, dont reduce power below 80% RPM, but use speedbrake.

Max speed (clean)
Mach 1.2 at 1000 feet (300 mt)
Mach 2.2+ at 36000 feet (11000 mt)

Stall about 180 kts (330 kmh)

Service ceiling: 58.000 feet (about 18.000 mt)
Combat ceiling: 46.000 feet (14.000 mt)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor F-104S ASA-M
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 25.1ft (7.6m)
  • Length 57.5ft (17.5m)
  • Height 13.6ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 16,664lbs (7,558kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,250lbs (12,360kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.237
  • Wing Loading 96.9lbs/ft2 (472.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 281.3ft2 (26.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3739

Parts

  • Number of Parts 800
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 3,248