Aeritalia F-104S Starfighter

The Aeritalia F-104S Starfighter was a licensed production Italian version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, which served in the Italian Air Force (AMI, Aeronautica Militare Italiana), and was the AMI's mainstay from the late 1960s until the beginning of the 21st Century. The F-104S also served in the Turkish Air Force until the mid-1990s. The F-104S was the final development of the Starfighter line.

Derived from Lockheed's design studies on a "Super Starfighter", the F-104S was one of the most capable of the F-104 series, and destined to be the last in service worldwide. The F-104S (upgraded to ASA/M standard) was retired from service in October 2004.

Users

 * Italy
 * Aeronautica Militare
 * Turkey
 * Turkish Air Force

Related Development

 * Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
 * Canadair CF-104 Starfighter

Comparable Aircraft

 * English Electric Lightning
 * Sukhoi Su-15