In 1947, the P-80s 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 Shooting Star was adopted by the U.S. Navy as well as the Air Force. In Navy service they were initially designated as the TV-2, later they were redesignated as the T-33B. They are in all ways identical to the Air Force version of the aircraft.
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 Marine Corps Headquarters, Flight Section, Andrews AFB, Maryland, 1975
Serial Number 136810
Designation TV-2
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