Canadair CF-104 Starfighter
The Canadair CF-104 Starfighter (CF-111, CL-90) is a modified version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter supersonic fighter aircraft built in Canada by Canadair under licence. It was primarily used as a ground attack aircraft, despite being designed as an interceptor. It served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and later the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) until it was replaced by the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet.
| CF-104 Starfighter | |
|---|---|
| An RCAF CF-104 in flight | |
| Role | Interceptor aircraft, Fighter-bomber |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| Design group | Lockheed Corporation |
| First flight | 26 May 1961 |
| Introduction | March 1962 |
| Retired | 1995 Turkish Air Force |
| Primary users | Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Danish Air Force Royal Norwegian Air Force Turkish Air Force |
| Number built | 200 |
| Developed from | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
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