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  |type = Stealth Air Superiority Fighter
  |type = Stealth Air Superiority Fighter
  |national origin = {{flag|Gristol-Serkonos}} <br> [[Moxaney]] <br> {{flag|Ghant}} <br> Nation 3 (joined in XXXX) <br> Nation 4 (joined in XXXX)
  |national origin = {{flag|Gristol-Serkonos}}, [[Moxaney]], {{flag|Ghant}}
  |manufacturer = [[Morgenroete Aerospace]]
  |manufacturer = [[Morgenroete Aerospace]]
  |design group = F-104 Design Consortium
  |design group = F-104 Design Consortium
* {{flagicon|Gristol-Serkonos}} Morgenroete Skunkworks  
* Morgenroete Skunkworks  
* Office of Defence Research
* Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines
* Red Rock Defence  
* Red Rock Defence  
* {{flagicon|Ghant}} GEEM
* GEEM
* Nation 3 Developer
* Nation 4 Developer
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  |status = In service
  |status = In service, currently in production
  |primary user = see [[Morgenroete F-104 Ghost#Operators|Operators]]
  |primary user = see [[Morgenroete F-104 Ghost#Operators|Operators]]
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  |produced = TBD
|unit cost= $113.1 million per unit
  |number built = TBD
  |produced = 2013-present
  |number built = 126
  |developed from = Morgenroete XF-104
  |developed from = Morgenroete XF-104
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The '''Morgenroete F-104 Ghost''' is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, with ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The aircraft was designated as the F-104 in 2008 and formally entered service in September 2015. The aircraft is currently in service with multiple nations: the [[Royal Gristo-Serkonan Armed Forces|Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force]], air combat units of the [[Moxaney Armed Forces]], the [[Ghantish Air Force]](TBD).  
The '''Morgenroete F-104 Ghost''' is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, with ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The aircraft was designated as the F-104 in 2008 and formally entered service in September 2015. The aircraft is currently in service with multiple nations: the [[Royal Gristo-Serkonan Armed Forces|Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force]], air combat units of the [[Moxaney Armed Forces]], the [[Ghantish Air Force]].  


The aircraft was initially a joint development project between the Office of Defence Research, a government research and development agency, and of Morgenroete Skunkworks, the advanced development division of Morgenroete Aerospace. The F-104 aircraft development program began in 1993, however the increasing development costs and the development of new production techniques forced the Gristo-Serkonan government to approach foreign partners to co-develop the aircraft in 2000. The aircraft is designed by the F-104 Design Consortium, a multinational consortium set up by under a cooperation agreement between x states [[Gristol-Serkonos]], [[Moxaney]], [[Ghant]], (TBD). Manufacturing of the F-104 provided by [[Morgenroete Aerospace]].
The aircraft was initially a joint development project between the Office of Defence Research, a government research and development agency, and of Morgenroete Skunkworks, the advanced development division of Morgenroete Aerospace. The F-104 aircraft development program began in 1993, however the increasing development costs and the development of new production techniques forced the Gristo-Serkonan government to approach foreign partners to co-develop the aircraft in 2000. The aircraft is designed by the F-104 Design Consortium, a multinational consortium set up by under a cooperation agreement between [[Gristol-Serkonos]], [[Moxaney]], [[Ghant]]. Manufacturing of the F-104 provided by [[Morgenroete Aerospace]].
== Development ==
=== Production and International Participation ===
Gristol-Serkonos announced it has signed an agreement to produce the aircraft with two other countries; [[Moxaney]] and [[Ghant]] in 2000. The agreement also created the F-104 Design Consortium, a design group made up of 4 partners; [[Morgenroete Aerospace|Morgenroete Skunkworks]], the Office of Defence Research of the Gristo-Serkonan government, the Ghantish aerospace firm [[GEEM]], and the Moxaney-based defence firm [[Red Rock Defence]]. [[Morgenroete Aerospace]] manufactured the majority of the airframe and final assembly in its production facility in Valois, Gristol-Serkonos. Program partner GEEM provided manufacturing of additional airframe components as well as training systems. Red Rock Defence and Morgenroete Aerospace collaborated on the development of the avionic systems. Aerospace engine manufacturer Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines participated in the program to produce the powerplant.


The Development Prototype XF-104 Beta first flew in 2006. It was the first aircraft that flew under the new design group following lengthy development process. The numerous new technologies in the F-104 resulted in substantial cost overruns and delays. Many capabilities were deferred to post-service upgrades, reducing the initial cost but increasing total program cost. In 2015, the first batch of eight F-104s were delivered to the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force, with deliveries to Moxaney and Ghant coming three months later. So far, a total of 126 F-104s were delivered to partner countries.
=== Upgrades ===
In 2021, Morgenroete Aerospace introduced the '''FGR.12''' upgrade block to resolve the deteriorating radiation absorption paint on the nose cone. It also includes improved avionics and electronic countermeasures. These upgrades are expected to take place from 2021 to 2025 for all the F-104 users.
== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
=== General Characteristics ===
=== General Characteristics ===
=== Performance ===
* '''Crew:''' 1
* '''Length:''' 20.1 m
* '''Wingspan:''' 13.56 m
* '''Height:''' 5.08 m
* '''Gross weight:''' 29,410 kg
* '''Max takeoff weight:''' 38,000 kg
* '''Fuel capacity:''' 8,200 kg internally, or 12,000 kg with two 2× 2,270 gal tanks
* '''Powerplant:''' 2x Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines J/A-670 augmented afterburning turbofans, 116 kN dry, 156 kN with afterburner
* '''Max Speed:''' Mach 2.25 in altitude
** Mach 1.21 at sea level
** Mach 1.82 supercruise at sea level
* '''Range:''' 3000 km with external fuel tanks
* '''Combat Range:''' 850 km clean, 185 km in supercruise
=== Armament ===
=== Armament ===
* '''Guns:''' 1× 20 mm Royal Armouries RC-716 rotary cannon, 480 rounds
* '''Guns:''' 1× 20 mm Royal Armouries RC-716 rotary cannon, 480 rounds
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** 2x AIM-112 SRAAM
** 2x AIM-112 SRAAM
* '''Hardpoints'''  
* '''Hardpoints'''  
** 4x under-wing hardpoints (2 per wing) rated for 2,270 kg (5,000 lb)
** 4x under-wing hardpoints (2 per wing) rated for 2,270 kg.
** 6x internal hardpoints inside main weapons bay rated for 2,270 kg.
=== Avionics ===
=== Avionics ===
*Morgenroete AN/APG-779 AESA Radar: 201 km against 1m<sup>2</sup> targets on radar.
*Morgenroete AN/AAR-932 Missile Approach Warning System
*Morgenroete AN/ALR-300 Radar Warning Receiver: 460 km detection range
*Morgenroete AN/ASQ-476 Electronic Warfare System
*Red Rock Defence AN/AAQ-546 E/O Targeting System
*Red Rock Defence AN/ASQ-922 CNI Suite
== Operators ==
== Operators ==
===Gristol-Serkonos ===
* {{flag|Gristol-Serkonos}}
The Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force operates 48 aircraft divided between its two Air Division.  
**[[Royal Gristo-Serkonan Armed Forces|Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force]]: 48 aircraft divided between four squadrons.
* 1st Air Division
* [[Moxaney]]
** 147th Tactical Fighter Squadron
**[[Moxaney Armed Forces]]: 30 aircraft divided between its Army and Navy air combat units.  
** 148th Tactical Fighter Squadron
* {{flag|Ghant}}
* 2nd Air Division
**[[Ghantish Air Force]]: 48 aircraft divided between four squadrons.
** 178th Tactical Fighter Squadron
** 179th Tactical Fighter Squadron
* 119th Flight Test Squadron: 3 development prototypes of the F-104 as a testing platform for new upgrades to the current inventory.
 
=== Moxaney ===
The [[Moxaney Armed Forces]] operates 30 aircraft divided between its Army and Navy air combat units.  
=== Ghant ===
The Ghantish Air Force operates 48 aircraft divided between four squadrons.
 
[[Category:Gristol-Serkonos]] [[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Gristol-Serkonos]] [[Category:Fighters]]

Revision as of 11:56, 25 April 2022

Morgenroete F-104 Ghost
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Role Stealth Air Superiority Fighter
National origin  Gristol-Serkonos, Moxaney,  Ghant
Manufacturer Morgenroete Aerospace
Design group F-104 Design Consortium
  • Morgenroete Skunkworks
  • Office of Defence Research
  • Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines
  • Red Rock Defence
  • GEEM
First flight 7 March 2006; 18 years ago (2006-03-07)
Introduction 19 September 2015; 9 years ago (2015-09-19)
Status In service, currently in production
Primary user see Operators
Produced 2013-present
Number built 126
Unit cost
$113.1 million per unit
Developed from Morgenroete XF-104

The Morgenroete F-104 Ghost is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft. The aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, with ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The aircraft was designated as the F-104 in 2008 and formally entered service in September 2015. The aircraft is currently in service with multiple nations: the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force, air combat units of the Moxaney Armed Forces, the Ghantish Air Force.

The aircraft was initially a joint development project between the Office of Defence Research, a government research and development agency, and of Morgenroete Skunkworks, the advanced development division of Morgenroete Aerospace. The F-104 aircraft development program began in 1993, however the increasing development costs and the development of new production techniques forced the Gristo-Serkonan government to approach foreign partners to co-develop the aircraft in 2000. The aircraft is designed by the F-104 Design Consortium, a multinational consortium set up by under a cooperation agreement between Gristol-Serkonos, Moxaney, Ghant. Manufacturing of the F-104 provided by Morgenroete Aerospace.

Development

Production and International Participation

Gristol-Serkonos announced it has signed an agreement to produce the aircraft with two other countries; Moxaney and Ghant in 2000. The agreement also created the F-104 Design Consortium, a design group made up of 4 partners; Morgenroete Skunkworks, the Office of Defence Research of the Gristo-Serkonan government, the Ghantish aerospace firm GEEM, and the Moxaney-based defence firm Red Rock Defence. Morgenroete Aerospace manufactured the majority of the airframe and final assembly in its production facility in Valois, Gristol-Serkonos. Program partner GEEM provided manufacturing of additional airframe components as well as training systems. Red Rock Defence and Morgenroete Aerospace collaborated on the development of the avionic systems. Aerospace engine manufacturer Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines participated in the program to produce the powerplant.

The Development Prototype XF-104 Beta first flew in 2006. It was the first aircraft that flew under the new design group following lengthy development process. The numerous new technologies in the F-104 resulted in substantial cost overruns and delays. Many capabilities were deferred to post-service upgrades, reducing the initial cost but increasing total program cost. In 2015, the first batch of eight F-104s were delivered to the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Air Force, with deliveries to Moxaney and Ghant coming three months later. So far, a total of 126 F-104s were delivered to partner countries.

Upgrades

In 2021, Morgenroete Aerospace introduced the FGR.12 upgrade block to resolve the deteriorating radiation absorption paint on the nose cone. It also includes improved avionics and electronic countermeasures. These upgrades are expected to take place from 2021 to 2025 for all the F-104 users.

Specifications

General Characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 20.1 m
  • Wingspan: 13.56 m
  • Height: 5.08 m
  • Gross weight: 29,410 kg
  • Max takeoff weight: 38,000 kg
  • Fuel capacity: 8,200 kg internally, or 12,000 kg with two 2× 2,270 gal tanks
  • Powerplant: 2x Marklin-Ashton Aircraft Engines J/A-670 augmented afterburning turbofans, 116 kN dry, 156 kN with afterburner
  • Max Speed: Mach 2.25 in altitude
    • Mach 1.21 at sea level
    • Mach 1.82 supercruise at sea level
  • Range: 3000 km with external fuel tanks
  • Combat Range: 850 km clean, 185 km in supercruise

Armament

  • Guns: 1× 20 mm Royal Armouries RC-716 rotary cannon, 480 rounds
  • Air to Air Loadout (Using internal weapons bays)
    • 6x AIM-110 BVRAAM
    • 2x AIM-112 SRAAM
  • Air to Ground Loadout (using internal weapons bays)
    • 2x 450 kg DAM-45 bombs or 8x 110 kg PGG-30 bombs
    • 2x AIM-110 BVRAAM
    • 2x AIM-112 SRAAM
  • Hardpoints
    • 4x under-wing hardpoints (2 per wing) rated for 2,270 kg.
    • 6x internal hardpoints inside main weapons bay rated for 2,270 kg.

Avionics

  • Morgenroete AN/APG-779 AESA Radar: 201 km against 1m2 targets on radar.
  • Morgenroete AN/AAR-932 Missile Approach Warning System
  • Morgenroete AN/ALR-300 Radar Warning Receiver: 460 km detection range
  • Morgenroete AN/ASQ-476 Electronic Warfare System
  • Red Rock Defence AN/AAQ-546 E/O Targeting System
  • Red Rock Defence AN/ASQ-922 CNI Suite

Operators

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