Military

Lockheed T-33a

Manufacturer: LOCKHEED

The Lockheed T‑33 Shooting Star, also called the T‑Bird, is a two‑seat jet trainer that evolved from the single‑seat P‑80/F‑80 fighter. First flown in March 1948, it became the U.S. Air Force’s primary advanced trainer for two decades and was widely exported to about 25 countries.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-t-33a
Class
Military
Registry Count
12
Example Registration
N133CK

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-33A- 12 registrations - Example N133CK

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