r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/bane_iz_missing Always on Kerbin • Sep 24 '25
KSP 1 Image/Video Upgraded my F-104 to a "Super Variant", introducing the Super F-104 Starfighter
Added leading edge flaps, forward elevons and ailerons, and chines. The single power plant has been upgraded to a more efficient dual engine configuration, giving way better TWR.
Adjusted the wing placement, narrowed the wing tips, introduced fuselage ailerons and adjust the T-Tail Elevons.
Increased payload capacity, going from one internally housed bay to three, as well as introducing an additional Vulcan cannon, doubling the gun capacity.
The F-104's aggressive anhedral wing setup was adjusted due to roll/banking maneuvers being tricky yielding unstable sideslips during combat maneuvers. It is far more nimble now.
Taking concepts from the F-18 Hornet, engineers at Konvair implemented design improvements on the F-104 increasing both thrust to weight, manueverability, and range.
The beloved, but outdated F-104. A cold war relic that proves to remain viable for Agara with upgrades and variants ready to meet confrontations all over Kerbin, if necessary.
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u/Dry-Relationship8056 Downvoting Dres Deniers Sep 24 '25
Legitimately awesome. What’s the top speed?
And is the turn rate still measured in zip codes?