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The F-104 Starfighter has a poor reputation. Popularly known as the "Widowmaker", let us have a look at the data showing crash and air crew death numbers, to check if it is truly - data wise - an exceptional case compared to its fellow Century Series aircraft.

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- Sources -
Aviation Safety Network (F-104 Starfighter).

USAF SC, USAF Engine - Related Fighter/Attack Class A Flight Mishap Rates For Single Engine Aircraft as of 30 Jun 2021,

USAF SC, Aviation Safety Division,

USAF Statistical Digests from Years 1955 to 1980.

- Timecodes -
00:00 - F-104 Starfighter
00:17 - The Crash Data
01:13 - Crashes and Fatalities
02:35 - Reliability: Accounting for Flight Hours
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07:48 - Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan...
09:58 - International Flight Hours Call to Action
11:02 - Discussion on Sources
11:38 - What's your Opinion?

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