The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is a subsonic American jet trainer. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. 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. The last operator of the T-33, the Bolivian Air Force, retired the type in July 2017, after 44 years of service.
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
The T-33 Shooting Star is on static display on the Stow, MA and is not accessible currently.
- Crew 2
- Length 37' 9"
- Wing Span 38' 10.5"
- Height 11' 8"
- Power plant Allison J-33-A-35
- Max. speed 600 mph
- Range 1,275 miles
- Service ceiling 48,000 feet