Lockheed T33 Shooting Star Photograph by RD Erickson
The most widely used jet trainer in the world is the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. Essentially a two-seat version of the USAF F-80, America's first operation jet fighter, the T-33 continues in use today. After introduction of the P-80 Shooting Star, Lockheed undertook a private venture to develop the T-33 trainer.
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The T-33 Shooting Star was first produced in 1948. Its only major variant incorporated a basic camera port at the request of foreign governments wishing to turn it into a reconnaissance aircraft. This aircraft was unique in that it was perhaps one of the only jet fighters to be produced with straight wings.
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The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was designed by Clarence Kelly Johnson and manufactured by Lockheed as an American subsonic trainer aircraft during the late 1940s. Based on the Lockheed P-80 /F-80 jet fighter, the T-33 Shooting Star first flew in March 1948 and was retired in July 2017.
A T33 Shooting Star aircraft flies overhead during the Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Air
The two-place Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft to fly jets. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage by about three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight in 1948.
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The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American subsonic jet trainer. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2, then TV-2, and after 1962, T-33B.
Amazing facts about the Lockheed T33 Shooting Star; The trainer aircraft Crew Daily
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Jet-Powered Trainer Aircraft [ 1948 ] The successful Lockheed T-33 jet-powered trainer was based on a lengthened Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star fighter with a second cockpit added. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 12/08/2020 | Content ยฉwww.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.
Lockheed T33A Shooting Star specifications and photos
T-33A Shooting Star In 1943, during World War II, the United States Army Air Corps asked the Lockheed Aircraft Company to quickly design a fighter (XP-80) around the British de Havilland 3,000-lb. thrust turbojet engine designed by Sir Frank Whittle.
T33 Shooting Star Ace fighter Plane Photograph by Kris Zagyva Fine Art America
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Aircraft's Background This T-33 Shooting Star was manufactured at Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, California. The aircraft was delivered to the Air Force on October 15, 1955 and remained in service with the Air Force until 1965 when it was dropped from their inventory.
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The T-33 was developed from the highly successful P-80 Shooting Star, Lockheed's first jet fighter and the first U.S. military jet to reach operational status. The T-33 first flew in 1948. The T-33 had a single Allison J-33 engine of 5,400 lbs. thrust, and could reach 525 miles per hour.
Amazing facts about the Lockheed T33 Shooting Star; The trainer aircraft Crew Daily
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is a subsonic American jet trainer. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2, then TV-2, and after 1962, T-33B.
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Lockheed T-33 shooting star: Taming the T-Bird Flying America's first jet trainer January 5, 2014 By Barry Schiff Often and incorrectly called a Thunderbird, the T-33 was never used by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds other than to carry the airshow narrator and give press rides. Flying America's first jet trainer
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TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is a jet trainer with origins in Lockheed's P-80 pursuit jet developed by the United States toward the end of World War II.
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A Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star takes off and performs flybys during the Friday airshow at the 2022 TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans in Peru, Illinoi.
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T-33 Shooting Star The T-33 trainer evolved from the P-80. Both were named the Shooting Star. Background In World War II, Allied intelligence discovered that Germany had a jet fighter, the ME-262. This prompted the US Army Air Force (USAAF) to come up with its first operational jet fighter. That aircraft became the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star.
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The Collings Foundation's T-33 Shooting Star based in Houston, TX is being restored back to pristine condition just as it would have looked in its service in the 1950's and 1960's. Countless volunteer hours from our fantastic crew is making sure that the T-33 is available for the 2007 Airshow season. Click on the icon above to find out.
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Home / Collection Objects / Lockheed T 33A 5 LO Shooting Star 5 Images This object is on display in Korea and Vietnam Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA . 1948 United States of America CRAFT-Aircraft Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Two-seat (tandem), single-engine, all-metal, jet trainer; 1953-1980s.