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• The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is an American-built jet trainer aircraft. It made its first flight in 1948, piloted by Tony LeVier. 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. Despite its vintage, the venerable T-33 still remains in service worldwide.

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• T-33 Shooting Star Specifications

• General characteristics

  • Crew: Two
  • Length: 37 ft 9 in
  • Wingspan: 38 ft 10.5 in
  • Height: 11 ft 8 in
  • Empty weight: 8,300 lb
  • Max takeoff weight: 15,100 lb
  • Powerplant: 1 × Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal compressor turbojet, 5,400 lbf
  • Performance
  • Maximum speed: 600 mph
  • Range: 1,275 mi
  • Service ceiling: 48,000 ft

   

• Armament

  • Guns: 2 × 0.50 in Browning M3 machine guns with 350 rpg
  • Hardpoints: 2 with a capacity of 2,000 lb of bombs or rocket pods

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