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F-94 Starfire
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$534,000
interceptor
two
P&W J48
1- x 8,750 lbs.
44' 6"
42' 5"
12,708 lbs.
24,185 lbs.
none
none
48- 70 mm
475 mph
640 mph
8,000 fpm
51,400 feet
1,200 miles
4/16/49
1949








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The 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.


F-94 Starfire
The F-94 Starfire built by Joe Marques has a wingspan of 52", with power from a O.S. .46 VX-DF and Turbax fan.

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.

The F-94 Starfire was a derivative of the P-80 / T-33 Shooting Star. Its mission was as an interceptor / fighter / bomber.



F-94 Starfire
The 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.

A F-94 Starfire prototype first flew on April 16, 1949. Production aircraft were deployed by December of 1949.



F-94 Starfire
The F-94 Starfire by Ray Eggleston is a modified Kyosho.  Ray added a Tornado 2815/350 motor and custom finish to produce this fine looking model.

Initial missions of the F-94 Starfire were flown with the U.S. Air Defense Command, where they were kept on 3-minute alert status, ready to intercept Soviet bombers.



F-94 Starfire
Ken Fiala with his BVM 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.

The 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 F-94 Starfire 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 F-94 Starfire along with a more powerful engine. Avionics, include the weapons control systems, were also upgraded. There were 387 F-94 Starfire model C aircraft built.

A total of 853 F-94 Starfire aircraft of all types were produced.

If you know of a rc F-94 Starfire, please email us.