Lockheed T-1 SeaStar (T2V SeaStar)

Naval Jet Trainer

United States | 1957

"Like the T-33, the T-1 SeaStar was born from the success of the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star jet platform."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 03/15/2019 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Lockheed T2V-1 SeaStar Naval Jet Trainer.

1 x Allison J33-A-24/24A turbojet developing 6,100lb of thrust.
Propulsion

580 mph
933 kph | 504 kts
Max Speed

39,993 ft
12,190 m | 8 miles
Service Ceiling

969 miles
1,560 km | 842 nm
Operational Range

6,330 ft/min
1,929 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Lockheed T2V-1 SeaStar Naval Jet Trainer.

2
(MANNED)
Crew

38.5 ft
11.75 m
O/A Length

42.8 ft
(13.06 m)
O/A Width

13.3 ft
(4.06 m)
O/A Height

11,964 lb
(5,427 kg)
Empty Weight

16,834 lb
(7,636 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Lockheed T-1 SeaStar (T2V SeaStar) family line.

L-245 - Lockheed Model Designation

T2V-1 - Original US Navy Designation prior to 1962.

T-1A SeaStar - US Navy Designation after 1962.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Lockheed T-1 SeaStar (T2V SeaStar). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 150 Units
Contractor(s): Lockheed - USA

[ United States ]

Relative Max Speed

Hi: 750mph

Lo: 375mph

Aircraft Max Listed Speed (580mph).

Graph Average of 563 MPH.

Era Crossover

Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any)

Max Alt Visualization

Production Comparison

150

36183

44000

Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.

MACH Regime (Sonic)

Sub

Trans

Super

Hyper

HiHyper

ReEntry

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Aviation Timeline

EarlyYrs

WWI

Interwar

WWII

ColdWar

Postwar

Modern

Future

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.

TRAINING

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

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