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The Lockheed XF-104 was a single-engine high-performance supersonic interceptor prototype for a United States Air Force (USAF) series of lightweight and simple fighters. Only two aircraft were built one aircraft was used primarily for aerodynamic research and the other served as an armament testbed. Both prototypes were destroyed in accidents during testing.

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designer
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
manufacturer
Lockheed Corporation
number built
2
successor
Canadair CF-104 Starfighter, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Aeritalia F-104S, Lockheed CL-1200, Lockheed NF-104A
type
Interceptor aircraft

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