The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2 , then TV …

Aug 19, 2024 · Originally a P-80C Shooting Star single-place fighter, 48-356 had been modified at Lockheed Plant B-9 in Van Nuys to become the prototype TP-80C two-place jet trainer (the …

Aug 11, 2016 · The T-33 was developed by modifying the United States first operational jet fighter, the P-80 (later the F-80) Shooting Star -- one of the many successful designs produced …

The modified aircraft was redesignated TP-80C. In order to accommodate the second seat, a 38.6-inch plug was inserted forward of the wing and a 12-inch plug aft. Fuselage fuel capacity …

Among Johnson’s military aircraft designs from the Skunk Works following the single-seat P-80 (P for Pursuit) was the tandem seat T-33 jet trainer originally designated as the TP-80C. …

The T-Bird served as an instrument trainer, utility aircraft, and test platform. The prototype first flew on March 22, 1948, piloted by acclaimed test pilot Tony LeVier. It handled much like the P …

The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2 then TV …

Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight on 22 March 1948 with US production taking place from 1948 to 1959. The US Navy used the T-33 as a land-based …

Two Model 580 TP-80C-1-LOs, serialed 48-356 and 48-373 were modified as all-weather fighter prototypes and were initially designated Model 780 ETF-80C, changing to ET-33A when the …

Prototype single-seater jet fighter with British Goblin turbojet. As XP-80, fuselage redesign, engine upgrade. As XP-80A, reduced weight, service test aircraft. FP-80A. Redesignated as F-80A in …