Comparison of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and Supermarine Swift

Attribute	Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ×	Supermarine Swift ×
General
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics	Supermarine
Model	Lockheed F-104 Starfighter	Supermarine Swift
Country	United States	United Kingdom
Manufactured from (year)	1954	1952
Manufactured to (year)	1979	1957
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	F104	-
Performance
Engine	1x General Electric J79	1x Rolls-Royce Avon RA.7R
Power, lbf (lbf)	15,600	9,450
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,334	1,148
Approach speed (km/h)	333	250
Travel range (km)	2,630	1,015
Service ceiling (m)	17,678	13,960
Rate of climb (m/sec)	243.84	74.47
Take off distance (m)	1,220	-
Landing distance (m)	1,524	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	13,166	9,830
Max payload (kg)	2,800	-
Fuel tank capacity (l)	5,072	4,520
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	16.66	12.88
Tail height (m)	4.11	4.11
Fuselage diameter (m)	1	1.8
Wing span (m)	6.63	9.86
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets