F-104CCV (control configured vehicle) 98+36 showing the canard control surfaces above the intakes

Phase 2:
B1-Configuration:
basic aircraft with normal stability, first flight December 16, 1977
recoded 98+36 1979
flights 14-47, last flight October 22, 1979

B2-Configuration:
basic aircraft with 600 kg trim weight (tail ballast) in the tail section
drag chute compartment was taken out and a trim weight compartment was added under the tail section
this compartment was jettisonable in case of emergency
first flight on November 22, 1979
flights 48-76, last flight July 10, 1980.

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