Military

Lockheed T-33

Manufacturer: LOCKHEED

The Lockheed T‑33 Shooting Star is a two‑seat, subsonic jet trainer that evolved from the single‑seat P‑80/F‑80 fighter. First flown on 22 March 1948, it became the United States Air Force’s primary advanced trainer for two decades and was widely exported to more than 25 countries. A total of 6,557 aircraft were built, including licensed production by Kawasaki and Canadair.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-t-33
Class
Military
Registry Count
7
Example Registration
N333JX

Specifications

Wingspan
11.85 m / 38 ft
Length
11.51 m / 37 ft
Height
3.56 m / 11 ft
Max Speed
970 km/h / 600 mph
Cruise Speed
732 km/h / 455 mph
Range
2052 km / 1108 nmi
Ceiling
15000 m / 48000 ft
First Flight
1948-03-22
Production Start
1948
Production End
1959
Total Built
6557

Variants

  • T-33- 7 registrations - Example N333JX

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