Italeri 1296 - 1/72 F-104 G Recce  [IT-1296S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: N.A.T.O.

Model Dim.: 23,1 cm

F-104 G “RECCE”

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter probably the most famous fighters inside reputation for aviation along side one combined with longest functional life: its history began towards the end linked to the 50s and finished, for some environment forces, in mid 2000s. Its unique airframe, with slender fuselage and incredibly tiny wing area, made this aircraft ideal as an interceptor. Because of the thrust of its General electric J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet motor, it could surpass Mach 2,2 with a great price of climb. However it wasn't really maneuverable and difficult to pilot.The F-104G Starfighter was in reality produced on permit by some European aviation companies. From mid 60s, it became the conventional interceptor for a lot of NATO nations including Italy, Germany, Holland, Greece, and Turkey. The armament was essentially the very same completely on earlier incarnations, with a 20mm Vulcan cannon and option to fit right in wings air-to-air missiles, bombs, or extra gas tanks to boost the airplane's range.With time, reconnaissance duties was added toward old-fashioned interceptor solution. The F-104G had been because of this fitted with another “Orpheus” reconnaissance outside pod that offered exemplary functional results.