The Lockheed F-94 Starfire is a first-generation jet powered all-weather day/night interceptor aircraft designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation. It was the first operational United States Air Force (USAF) fighter equipped with an afterburner as well as being the first jet-powered all-weather fighter to enter combat during the Korean War.

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first United States Air Force jet-powered day/night all-weather interceptor. It was also the first operational USAF fighter equipped with an afterburner. Introduced in February 1950, its primary user was the Air Defense Command.

Lockheed F-94 Starfire of the United States Air Force, its history, production numbers, photographs, surviving aircraft in air museums.

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was developed and built by Lockheed Corporation as a first-generation jet aircraft intended for the United States Air Force. Introduced in May 1950, it was a development of the T-33 Shooting Star subsonic jet trainer.

The F-94C Starfire was extensively modified from the early F-94 variants. In fact, it was initially designated F-97, but it was ultimately decided to treat it as a new version of the F-94. USAF interest was lukewarm, so Lockheed funded development themselves, converting two F-94B airframes to YF-94C prototypes for evaluation.

Jun 13, 2020 · The aircraft was updated as the F-94B, which featured a roomier cockpit and enhanced canopy. The older F-94As were upgraded with the new canopy, while also receiving an armament upgrade that...

For three years between 1950 and 1953, the F-94A/B played a vital role in the defense of the continental United States from attack by nuclear-armed Soviet Tu 4 bombers. It was the only jet-powered all-weather interceptor available in quantity at that time, and filled in a vital gap until more advanced equipment could be provided.

New features of the F-94B included, gyroscopic instrument (Sperry Zero Reader) for more accurate landings in bad weather; high pressure oxygen system; improved hydraulic system; and larger,...

68th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Lockheed F-94B-5-LO 51-5358 5358 (6160th ABW, 68th FIS) went belly into the sea after engine fire, 20 Dec 1952. Both crew killed. Submerged in salt water for 95 hours.

Third member of Lockheed's F-80 family, the F-94 Starfire was evolved to satisfy a requirement for a two-seat all-weather radar-equipped fighter. It was evolved from the two-seat T-33 trainer and originally used many of the main components and the production facilities of its predecessor.