Lockheed T2V SeaStar
Lockheed · United States · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Lockheed T2V SeaStar, later called the T-1 SeaStar, is a carrier-capable jet trainer for the United States Navy that entered service in May 1957.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Retractable arrestor hook under the lower fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing jet trainer with a single Allison J33 engine
- Elevated rear instructor seat
- Retractable arrestor hook under the lower fuselage
Compared with the T-33 it had a redesigned tail, a strengthened undercarriage with catapult fittings, power-operated leading-edge flaps and an Allison J33 turbojet.
Specifications
- The Lockheed T2V SeaStar has a length of 11.75 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.06 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 933 km/h (580 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Lockheed T-33, itself derived from the P-80 Shooting Star, because the T-33 based TV-2 was not suitable for carrier operation. The L-245 demonstrator first flew in December 1953.
Variants
The only version was initially designated T2V-1 and was redesignated T-1A SeaStar in 1962.
Where you'll see it
About 150 were built and flown by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The T-1A was replaced by the North American T-2 Buckeye but remained in service into the 1970s.
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