NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first U.S. production jet to have an
afterburner. It was one of the first jet fighter aircraft equipped
with radar and the first operational all weather interceptor.
It was a derivative of the P-80 / T-33 Shooting Star. Its mission
was as an interceptor / fighter / bomber.
A Lockheed F-94 Starfire prototype first flew on April 16, 1949. Production aircraft were deployed by December of 1949.
Initial missions were flown with the U.S. Air Defense Command, where they
were kept on 3-minute alert status, ready to intercept Soviet bombers.
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire saw action in the Korean War, primarily as a night fighter.
They are credited with the downing of four enemy planes during the war. Their service continued with the U.S. Air National Guard until 1959.
The model C, which first flew on January 19, 1950, was the first all-weather fighter aircraft to go supersonic in a dive.
It was much improved over prior models. A new, more aerodynamic wing was fitted to the upgraded model along with
a more powerful engine. Avionics, include the weapons control systems,
were also upgraded. There were 387 model C aircraft built.
A total of 853 Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircraft of all types were produced.
The rc F-94 Starfire has enough wing area to give it a relatively light wing loading, making it easy to fly. We have
even seen these fly well as slope soarers.
If you know of another rc F-94 Starfire, please email us.
Radio Control Airplane
The RC F-94 Starfire (T-33) from Kyosho. The electric ducted fan ARF has a wingspan of 46" and a length of 35". Power comes from a AP29L motor.
F-94 Starfire rc. Ray Eggleston modified a Kyosho ARF by adding a Tornado 2815/350 motor and custom finish to produce this fine looking model.
Radio Control Airplane
Ken Fiala and his BVM rc F-94 Starfire (F-80). It has a wingspan of 72" and a length of 64". Power comes from a Jet Cat P80 turbine. Weight is around 20 lbs.
F-94
