The F-104C Starfighter is a multirole interceptor aircraft. It was introduced in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.[1]
History
At least one F-104 was present at an Osean scrapyard following a previous war. Avril Mead, her grandfather, and his veteran friends worked together to rebuild the aircraft using spare parts from other scrapped planes. After approximately eight years and the rest of them had passed away, Avril completed the F-104 and took off on a maiden flight. An Osean Air Defense Force F-15C Eagle later shot her down, destroying the F-104.[2]
Formerly retired aircraft were also brought back into operation with the Spare Squadron.
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A slim supersonic interceptor with many names from the Century series of fighters. The C-model was fitted with air-to-ground armament. Its thrusters and small, thin, trapezoidal wings allow it to fly at great speeds, meaning it holds up even when compared to more modern craft. However, it does have a large turning radius. Its nickname is "Starfighter". The sharp nose and narrow body give it a distinct shape, earning it various apt nicknames."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The F-104C is unlocked automatically following completion of Campaign Mission 4, "Rescue". No MRP is required for the aircraft or any of its weapons.
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 42
- ARMS: 42
- MISC: 42
Skins
- Osea: Air superiority light grey.
- Erusea: Green and Grey two-tone camouflage. (Unlocked by earning the "Machine Gun Maniac" medal.)
- Special: Yellow and Black Tiger stripe pattern.
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings.
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings.
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings.
Gallery
- F-104C Starfighter Hangar.png
A hangar view of the Starfighter
- F-104C Starfighter Hangar 2.png
Another Hangar view of the Starfighter
- F104ac73.PNG
Hangar view of the Erusean skin
A view of the cockpit
A view of the cockpit
A view of the cockpit
Flyby
Close-up
Hangar view of Skin 01
Hangar view of Skin 02
Hangar view of Skin 03
An F-104C (Skin 03) about to take off
Hangar view of Skin 04
Hangar view of Skin 05
Hangar view of Skin 06
Trivia
- The F-104 is one of the oldest jet aircraft to be featured in Ace Combat having been introduced into the USAF in February of 1958.
- The "Erusea" skin (green and grey two-tone camouflage) is based on the camouflage worn by F-104s of the Aeronautica Militare
- The "Special" skin is based on aircraft painted with Tiger stripes taking part in Tiger Meet.
References
- ↑ Sato. "Ace Combat 7 Takes Place 10 Year After The Events Of Ace Combat 5". Siliconera. Published on 6 December 2015. Retrieved on 27 August 2018. "The appearance of the F-104 will also have a significant meaning in the story".
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFxtY4giPk0