Sep 9, 2018 · Media in category "T-33 Shooting Star in service with ROCAF" The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.

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 .

Aug 10, 2023 · The T-33A was a US jet trainer that started its service with the Republic of China in 1953 where it was used as part of the Jet Transition Training Program to train the first fighter jet pilots of the ROCAF.

A former Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force Lockheed T-33A #3024 on static display (partially wrecked) at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution in Beijing. This aircraft fell into Chinese hands when a lieutenant of the ROC Air Force defected to mainland China by flying the aircraft there during the Cold War. [3]

The T-33A was the only jet trainer in the USAF inventory from 1948 until the Cessna T-37A “Tweety Bird” entered service in 1957, and then the Northrop T-38A “Talon” in 1961. In support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization build up in the early 1950s, Canada undertook to provide jet training for not only its own air crews, but also ...

The Canadair-built CL-30 Silver Star (Lockheed T-33) is undergoing a refresher at present. The aluminum exterior skin is being polished and the RCAF operational markings renewed. Then the whole aircraft will be clear coated to preserve the finish.

Mar 20, 2014 · Six T-33A donated by Taiwan in 1991. Used by the 2 Escuadrón de Caza "Indios". Reportedly withdrawn from use in 1998, but actually still active until 2007. Individual Details

The Canadair CT-133 was the result of a 1951 contract to build T-33 Shooting Star trainers for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The powerplant is a Rolls-Royce Nene 10 turbojet instead of the Allison J33 used by Lockheed in the production of the original T-33.

Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star - Whitemetal Landing Gear (for Great Wall Hobby) & Nose Ballast

Construction Number: T-33-275; Current Markings: CAF 133275; Length: 37 ft 8 in; Wingspan: 42 ft 7 in; Power: 5,100 lbs thrust; Engine: 1 x Rolls-Royce Nene 10 Turbojet; Maximum Speed: 570 mph; Cruising Speed: 455 mph; Service Ceiling: 47,000 ft; Range: 1,275 miles