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Lockheed T-33A 'Shooting Star'
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Description
| Notes: FULL-CANTILEVER, low wing, flight trainer (2 CREW) . |
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed |
| Base model: | T-33 |
| Designation: | T-33 |
| Version: | A |
| Nickname: | Shooting Star |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present |
| Basic role: | Trainer |
| See Also: | |
Specifications
| Length: | 37' 8" | 11.4 m |
| Height: | 11' 7" | 3.5 m |
| Wingspan: | 37' 6" | 11.4 m |
| Gross Weight: | 14,998 lb | 6,802 kg |
| Max Weight: | 15,000 lb | 6,802 kg |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 |
| Powerplant: | Allison J33-A |
| Thrust (each): | 5,400 lb | 2,448 kg |
Performance
| Range: | 1,000 miles | 1,610 km |
| Cruise Speed: | 455 mph | 732 km/h | 395 kt |
| Max Speed: | 525 mph | 845 km/h | 456 kt |
| Ceiling: | 45,000 ft | 13,715 m |
Known serial numbers
| 49-2757, 50-320 / 50-454, 50-1272 / 50-1276, 51-4025 / 51-4030, 51-4037 / 51-4051, 51-4058 / 51-4077
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51-4084 / 51-4103
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51-4110 / 51-4136
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51-4143 / 51-4173
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51-4180 / 51-4236
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51-4244 / 51-4287
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51-4295 / 51-4354
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51-4365 / 51-4424
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51-4435 / 51-4514
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51-4525 / 51-4533
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51-6497 / 51-6577
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51-6588 / 51-6664
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51-6675 / 51-6957
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51-8506 / 51-8517
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51-8542 / 51-8635
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51-8652 / 51-8728
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51-8750 / 51-8835
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51-8871 / 51-8939
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51-8954 / 51-9039
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51-9076 / 51-9149
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51-9168 / 51-9310
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51-16976 / 51-16995
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51-17388 / 51-17556
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52-9129 / 52-9975
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53-4886 / 53-5089
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53-5091 / 53-5173
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53-5175 / 53-5208
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53-5210 / 53-5236
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53-5240
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53-5244 / 53-5256
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53-5258 / 53-5272
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53-5274 / 53-5290
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53-5292 / 53-5307
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53-5309
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53-5318 / 53-5321
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53-5323 / 53-5334
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53-5336 / 53-5346
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53-5348 / 53-5350
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53-5364 / 53-5370
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53-5372 / 53-5374
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53-5388 / 53-5395
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53-5397 / 53-5408
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53-5410 / 53-5419
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53-5421 / 53-5429
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53-5467 / 53-5473
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53-5475 / 53-5481
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53-5614 / 53-5618
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53-5620 / 53-5625
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53-5639 / 53-5641
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53-5720
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55-3029 / 55-3049
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55-3074 / 55-3115
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55-4425 / 55-4456
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55-4807 / 55-4810
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55-5155 / 55-5234
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56-1573 / 56-1646
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56-1748
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56-1749 / 56-1751
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56-1752
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56-1753 / 56-1755
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56-1756
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56-1757 / 56-1759
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56-1760
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56-1761 / 56-1763
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56-1764
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56-1765 / 56-1767
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56-1768
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56-1769 / 56-1771
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56-1772
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56-1777 / 56-1779
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56-3659 / 56-3694
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56-6848 / 56-6927
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57-0530 / 57-0769
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57-6308 / 57-6337
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58-0450 / 58-0710
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58-2094 / 58-2106
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T-33 A on display
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Recent comments by our visitors
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The potential is great. Nice work!
12/21/2009 @ 02:51 [ref: 25451] |
Tom Reinhart, Jr.
, AL | Though not a pilot myself, my dad flew T-33's from Hickam, AFB (Hawaii) in the late 60's - that's how I know of the T-33, and other military aircraft. I wish I could've entered the service and flown like my dad did and developed the fond memories of the fine machines that came after the "T-Birds", "Tweets", "Sabreliners", etc.
TR, Jr.
03/23/2009 @ 18:04 [ref: 24002] |
Donald Shelton
Tucson,, AZ | I was a crew chief on T-birds for a few years while serving with USAF ADC Washington Air DEfense Sector, Byrd Field Richmond VA.S/n 55-3028 , 57-0615. Truly a great airplane good to work on and around. It wasnt bad for rides either!! I have fond memories of those airplanes and my time with them , 1959 to Jan 63. That airplane doesnt get the credit it deserves.It was truly remarkable.
03/20/2009 @ 10:12 [ref: 23985] |
Frank McDonald
, TX | While in the original sand box (Saudi, 1966 & 67), I met the first and only RT-33 I have ever seen. It look a tad strange with the back seat containing the huge radio set standing on it's end. It looked like it already had a back-seater in it, as the cooling fan looked very much like a helmet. They never flew it for some unknown reason.
02/28/2009 @ 18:59 [ref: 23844] |
Frank McDonald
, TX | My first jet ride was in the back seat of at T-33. We flew from Fairbanks to Anchorage in one big hurry. The "driver" circled around Mt. McKinley at 18,000 feet so we could look up, above the clouds, to see the summit. AWSOME!
The next ride was in the back seat of my F-89 during a parade fly-by. You can guess who had to clean up after himself.
02/28/2009 @ 18:48 [ref: 23842] |
Paul Palmgren
Urbana, IL | As a volunteer at the Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul, Illinois, I am surprised that our T-33A, Serial# 52-9797 is not listed. The Museum is located at the site of the former Chanute Air Force Base and has over 40 aircraft on display.
I will see if I can get a good picture to upload.
12/05/2008 @ 19:38 [ref: 23196] |
George Sheehey
New Lenox, IL | My wife entered me into a raffle for a ride in a T33 and I won! Vlado Lenoch, the owner & pilot took me up for about 45 minutes, even let me take the stick for a few. Vlado was great. He did vertical climbs, rolls, upside down, just about everything one could imagine if they were in a military jet. Vlado also owns a beautiful P51 mustang. Wish I could get a ride it that one too! Something I will never forget!
11/05/2008 @ 09:12 [ref: 22979] |
Miles Williams
Panama City, FL | I was an A&E mechanic on the T-33 at Tyndall AFB from 1956 till 1959. We had over 100 T-33s here. A through H flights with 13 and 14 aircraft per flight. Lots of memories. Also, there was about 80 or 90 F86Ds here
10/26/2008 @ 05:28 [ref: 22926] |
Frank Roales
Vincennes, IN | The Indiana Military Museum (indianamilitarymuseum.org) acquired T-33A 56-1669 this spring (2008) from Vincennes University and we have completed its transformation from civil livery back to the markings it wore when in service at Perrin AFB Texas during the period from June 1964 to November 1969. Due to the fact that it must be placed on outside display the airframe is Air Force Grey instead of natural aluminum as it should be.
10/10/2008 @ 05:20 [ref: 22819] |
Gerald Propp
Travis AFB Ca, CA | I'm with the Travis AFB Museum in Calif, and we just accuried a T-33 From the local college. It appears to be 53-5321, with 053021 on the tail. We have no other records and would be very greatful if any one has knowledge of this aircraft. Thank you.
Gerry
09/20/2008 @ 13:55 [ref: 22707] |
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