Lockheed AT-33
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was a two-seat jet trainer developed from the P-80 fighter and became one of the most widely used training aircraft in history. Its long fuselage accommodated an instructor behind the student, while the straight wings made it forgiving enough for early jet training. More than 6,500 were built and served with over 30 air forces. The AT-33 designation covers Canadian-built and upgraded versions that remained active long after the original design.
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Nicknamed the 'T-Bird', some T-33s remained in active service into the 2010s, over sixty years after the type's first flight.
Specifications
| Length | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.9 m (39 ft) |
| Height | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.5 t |
| Range | 1,100 NM (2,037 km) |
| Maximum speed | 525 kt (972 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 48,000 ft (14,630 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,870 ft/min (24.7 m/s) |
| Engines | 1x Allison J33-A-35 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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