The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American subsonic 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 T-33 is one of the world's best-known aircraft, having served with the air forces of more than 20 different nations over several decades. The T-33A on display was flown to the museum in 1962. TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Two .50-cal. machine guns in nose Maximum speed: 525 mph Cruising speed: 455 mph Range: 1,000 miles Ceiling: 45,000 ft ...

Feb 15, 2019 · Lockheed T-33 ‘711’, certainly the most famous warplane in Cuban aviation history. On his return to San Antonio de los Baños, Fernández took T-33 ‘703’ and went back to the beach head to seal the Houston’s fate.

Jun 12, 2006 · A Cuban T33 made a run at pilot Tim Lanahan, who was cruising his jet at 25,000 feet. Within seconds, both jets were diving, with the A-4D closely on the Cuban’s tail. “Don’t fire! Don’t fire!” came the air controller’s frantic voice from the …

Jan 4, 2023 · Lockheed T-33 Shooting Stars were America’s subsonic jet trainer of the 50s. This aircraft was used for the Undergraduate Pilot Training program before the Northrop T-38 Talon phased it out. The 38-ft long two-seat trainer had a cruise speed of 455 mph and a maximum speed of 600 mph.

The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight on 22 March 1948 with US production taking place from 1948 to 1959.

Feb 29, 2008 · The T-33 was a two-seat version of the P-80 Shooting Star. Cuba's T-33 had a very important role, at first agains the guerrilla at Sierra Maestra in 1958-59 and later against the shameful operation carried by the United States in Playa Girón (Bahia Cochinos) in 1961.

Jan 1, 2020 · The T-33 Shooting Star is Lockheed's longest lasting jet trainer. See the T-33 Shooting Star specifications, evolution and more on Military Machine.

The History of the Lockheed T-33 Meteor. During World War II, all major players continued to develop their jet programs to gain an edge in the ongoing effort. The most important work undoubtedly came from the Germans, who launched the famous Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter in April 1944, while the British added their Gloster Meteors in July 1944.

Some T-33s retained two machine guns for gunnery training, and in some countries, the T-33 was even employed as a combat aircraft: the Cuban Air Force used them during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, scoring several kills.