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Lockheed
T-33 Shooting Star |
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The
two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already
qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from
the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly
more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit.
Originally
designed the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight in March 1948.
Production continued until August 1959 and 5,691 T-33s were built.
In addition to its use as a trainer, the T-33 has been used for
such tasks as drone director and target towing, and in some
countries even as a combat aircraft. The RT-33A version,
reconnaissance aircraft produced primarily for use by foreign
countries, had a camera installed in the nose and additional
equipment in the rear cockpit.
The T-33 is one of the world's best known
aircraft, having served with the air forces of more than 20
different countries for almost 40 years. Many are still in use
throughout the world.
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T-33
Shooting Star, USN
Premier Series. 1/29th scale. 15" wingspan x
14.5" long.
No. AFPED-PR. Only $164.95 |
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