The Lockheed F104 Starfighter is a legendary supersonic interceptor that gained fame for its speed and sleek design. First flying in March 1954, the Starfighter was introduced to counter the Soviet Bomber threat during the Cold War and was one of the earliest aircraft to be capable of exceeding Mach 2. Powered by a single General Electric J79 turbojet engine, the F104 earned the nickname “The Missile with the Man in It”, due to its high-speed and straightforward design. The Starfighter gained a