The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is an American-built jet trainer aircraft. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948 piloted by Tony LeVier. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80-F-80 starting as TP-80C-TF-80C in development then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2 then TV-2 and after 1962 T-33B. Despite its vintage the venerable T-33 still remains in service worldwide.
Made by Lockheed Corporation.
It is the successor of the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star ,
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is the predecessor of the Canadair CT-133 Silver Star.Lockheed T2V SeaStar.