The design of what was to become the first operational jet fighter of the US Army Air Corps began in June 1934, tailored around the 3,000-lb thrust British Halford H.1B turbojet. The first Lockheed XP-80 prototype with this powerplant was flown initially on January 8, 1944. The P-80 Shooting Star began to enter service in early 1945, and a total of 45 aircraft had been delivered by the time World War II ended. When production ended, Lockheed had built a total of 1,732 P-80 (later F-80) airplanes; but far more successful was the T-33A two seat trainer airplane. Basically an F-80 with a lengthened fuselage to accommodate a second seat in tandem, the T-33A has served with more than 30 air forces. Over 6,000 aircraft were built, and a considerable number of these airplanes remain in service. The final production version, the F-80C, used one 5,400-lb thrust Allison J33-A-35 turbojet, with a maximum speed at sea level of 594 mph, service ceiling of 46,800 feet, and range of 825 miles.

All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.

Dimensions: Wingspan, 15" -Length, 14 1/2" -Scale, 1/29

Item #AM130-AR (USAF) - Air Corps Price $114.95

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Dimensions: Wingspan, 10 1/4" -Length, 9 1/2" -Scale, 1/48

Item #B0648T3W (USAF) - Air Corps Price $99.95

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