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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