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Lockheed F-94 Starfire
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Lockheed F-94 Starfire

1949 interceptor aircraft family by Lockheed

1,300 kmRange
855Units built

Overview

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire is a first-generation jet-powered all-weather day/night interceptor aircraft designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation. Put into production in 1949, it was the first operational United States Air Force (USAF) fighter equipped with an afterburner as well as being the first jet-powered all-weather fighter to enter combat during the Korean War.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length13.60 m
Wingspan13.00 m
Height4.50 m

Performance

Range1,300 km

Powerplant

Engine modelJ33

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: US Air Force / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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