Lockheed T33 Shooting Star
Engine - Allison J-33 A-35
of 5,200 lb thrust
Span - 38 ft.-10.5 in.
Length - 37 ft.-9 in.
Height - 11 ft.-4 in.
Weight - 8,084 lbs. empty
Max Takeoff - 14,442 lbs.
Max Speed - 600 mph
Cruising Speed - 455 mph
Range - 1,345 miles
Service Ceiling - 46,800 ft.
Crew - 2
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Built between 1948 and 1959, a total of 6,000 were built. Their primary use was as a trainer. This plane came from Rickenbacker ANG. Base, and is on loan to Vinton Co. Airport form the United States Air Force National Museum Wright Patterson A.F.B. Ohio
Marker is on Airport Road (County Road 22), on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
