The F-104 was constructed as a dogfighter for the USAF. The plane was also chossen as the standard craft for the German Luftwaffe. 1266 different types were built over the years. The F-104S is the updated version built by Aeritalia as an all weather interceptor. It has a higher thrust engine and carries both Sidewinder and Sparrow air to air missiles. The Italian Airforce bought 205 F-104S in early '70. In 1982 Aeritalia updated to ASA and ASA-M versions 160 of the F-104S to improve their avionics. This aircraft is an F-104S from 9° Stormo, 10° Gruppo of Italian Airforce, based at Grazzanise AB, as it appeared in early '70. Design: Angelo Moneta. Sound: Dave Haskell and Mike Hambly. Flight Model, Panel and Package: Simone Prattico'.
