Comparison of Grumman X-29 Switch Blade and Lockheed F-104 Starfighter [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed F-104 Starfighter × |  Grumman X-29 Switch Blade × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Grumman |
| Model | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter | Grumman X-29 Switch Blade |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1954 | 1984 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1979 | 1986 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | F104 | X29 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x General Electric J79 | 1x 1 × General Electric F404 turbofan |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 15,600 | 16,000 |
| Avionics | - | Litton LR-80 AHRS, Magnavox AN/ARC-164 UHF, Teledyne RT-1063B/APX-101V IFF/SIF |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,334 | 1,771 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 333 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 2,630 | 648 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.22 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 17,678 | 16,764 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 243.84 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,220 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,524 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 13,166 | 8,074 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,800 | 1,814 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,072 | 2,249 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.66 | 16.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.11 | 4.35 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 6.63 | 8.29 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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