The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star is the first jet fighter used operationally by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. [1] Designed and built by Lockheed in 1943 …

With its bullet-shaped fuselage, flush rivets and smooth skin, the production P-80 was not only a looker but also an intimidating attack plane, boasting six .50-caliber machine guns and …

Few airplanes in the history of aeronautics have been as successful as the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star. It was the first American combat-ready jet fighter when it went into service in …

May 8, 2024 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Lockheed P-80 / F-80 Shooting Star Single-Seat, Jet-Powered Fighter / Fighter-Bomber …

May 10, 2023 · The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, also known as the F-80, was the first jet fighter used operationally by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF).

Aug 4, 2021 · The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star wins on all counts. While not the first U.S. jet fighter, it was developed in record time, becoming the first U.S. aircraft to exceed 500 mph in …

One of the untold stories of early jet aviation is about the four Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star fighters that reached Europe as early as January 1945. German jets, in particular the …

Aug 11, 2016 · The P-80C was powered by a J-33-A-21 engine with 4600 lbs. of thrust and could reach speeds in excess of 550 mph. The Shooting Star’s engine was mounted within the …

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was a straight-winged jet fighter developed and produced by the American company Lockheed. Introduced in 1945, it was the first jet fighter operated by …

Apr 28, 2024 · The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the United States Army Air Forces’ (USAAF) first jet fighter during the Second World War. The straight-wing design fighter was …