Years In Service: 1948-2017
Initial Flight: March 22, 1948
The Lockheed T-33 was the world’s first jet trainer. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage three feet to accommodate the second cockpit. The air forces and navies of over 20 countries used the T-33. Untold thousands of pilots earned their wings in the T-33.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 11′ 8″ Wingspan: 38′ 11″ Length: 37′ 9″ Crew: 2 Armament: Two .50 caliber M2 Browning Machine guns Payload: 2,000 pounds Thrust: 5,400 lbs. No. of Engines: 1 Cruise speed: 465 mph Max Speed: 600 mph Ceiling: 48,000 ft.