| Attribute | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter × | Hawker Hunter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Hawker Beechcraft |
| Model | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter | Hawker Hunter |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1954 | 1954 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1979 | 1976 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | F104 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x General Electric J79 | 1x 1 × Rolls-Royce Avon 207 turbojet |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 15,600 | 10,145 |
| Avionics | - | Ekco ARI 5820 ranging radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,334 | 1,150 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 333 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 2,630 | 3,148 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 1.624 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 17,678 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 243.84 | 87.38 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,220 | 1,090 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,524 | 795 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 13,166 | 11,158 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,800 | 1,814 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,072 | 1,881 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.66 | 14 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.11 | 4.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 1.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 6.63 | 10.26 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |