In 1947, the P-80’s high accident rate caused Lockheed to design a two-seat trainer version of the P-80C to combat the problem. The T-33 is significantly longer than the P-80 and adds wingtip fuel tanks to make up for fuel storage in the fuselage lost to the second seat. The T-33 was very successful and remained in U.S. Air Force service well into the 1970s. They have been supplied to several foreign governments and some have found their way into civilian hands as well.
Wingspan | 38 ft 10 in. |
Length | 37 ft 9 in. |
Height | 11 ft 4 in. |
Weight | 11,965 lbs (loaded) |
Maximum Speed | 543 MPH |
Service Ceiling | 47,500 ft |
Range | 1,275 miles |
Engine | One Allison J33-A-35 turbojet with 4,600 pounds of thrust |
Crew | 2 |
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Markings
78th Fighter Wing, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, 1960
Serial Number
51-16992
Designation
T-33A
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