General Aviation

Lockheed Q-Star

Manufacturer: LOCKHEED

The Lockheed P‑80 Shooting Star was the United States’ first operational jet fighter. Developed from Lockheed’s earlier L‑133 study, it first flew in January 1944 and entered service late that year. With straight wings and a single fuselage‑mounted engine, it saw limited use in World War II and became a frontline aircraft during the Korean War.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-q-star
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N5713S

Specifications

Wingspan
11.81 m / 38 ft
Length
10.49 m / 34 ft
Height
3.43 m / 11 ft
Max Speed
956 km/h / 594 mph
Cruise Speed
707 km/h / 439 mph
Range
1328 km / 717 nmi
Ceiling
14300 m / 46800 ft
First Flight
1944-01-08
Production Start
1945
Production End
1950
Total Built
1715

Variants

  • Q-STAR- 1 registrations - Example N5713S

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