Lockheed T2V

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The Lockheed T2V Sea Star was a trainer aircraft for the U.S. Navy that was loosely based upon the Lockheed T-33/TV (a P-80 derivative also). One hundred forty nine were procured between 1954 and 1956. The Navy also used the T-33 also, but the T2V had to be almost totally re-engineered for carrier landing and sea operations.

Unlike other P-80 derivative's, the T2V could withstand the shock of landing on a pitching carrier deck and much higher ability withstand sea water related aircraft wear from higher humidity and salt exposure. Often incorrectly thought of the Navy's "T-33", it would be better to describe them both as P-80 Shooting Star developments. As mentioned, the Navy did also fly a number of T-33 for land-based training operations which should not be confused with the T2V.

Contents 1 Specifications (T2V-1) 1.1 General characteristics 1.2 Performance 2 See also

[edit] Specifications (T2V-1)

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: m (36 ft 7 in)
• Wingspan: m (43 ft)
• Height: m ( ft)
• Wing area: m² ( ft²)
• Empty: kg ( lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum Take-Off Weight: kg (16,700 lb)
• Powerplant: one Allison J-33-A-24/24A), kN (6,100 lbf) thrust

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: km/h (600+ mi/h)
• Range: km (900+ statute miles)
• Service ceiling: m ( ft)
• Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Thrust/weight: or
• Power/mass:

[edit] See also

• T-2 Buckeye
• T-45 Goshawk