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The F-104 Starfighter - It broke world records with a stall pilots were forbidden to attempt

The early Starfighter combined astonishing performance with some terrifying handling characteristics. It exceeded Mach 2, set ...
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149 of 296 lost: Why America gave up on the F-104 Starfighter

The F-104 promised unmatched speed and climb but entered service with compressor stalls, fuel problems, unreliable afterburners and limited range. Of 296 USAF Starfighters, 149 were lost in accidents; ...