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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.
 
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was a derivitive of the Lockheed P-80 / T-33 Shooting Star. It was an interceptor/ fighter/bomber aircraft.
 
A Lockheed F-94 Starfire prototype first flew on April 16, 1949. Production Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircraft were deployed by December of 1949.
 
Initial missions of the Lockheed F-94 Starfire were 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. Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircraft are credited with the downing of four enemy aircraft during the war. Their service continued with the U.S. Air National Guard until 1959. A total of 853 Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircraft of all models were built.
 
The Lockheed 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. TheLockheed F-94 Starfire model C  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. A total of 387 Lockheed F-94 Starfire model C aircraft were built.


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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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Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire RC Airplane has enough wing area to give it a relatively light wing loading, making it easy to fly. We have even seen Lockheed F-94 Starfire radio control airplanes fly well as slope soarers.
 
RC Airplane Picture #1.
RC Lockheed F-94 Starfire airplane scratch built by Joe Marques.
Radio control airplane wingspan:  52". 
RC Airplane engine:  O.S. .46 VX-DF
Radio control airplane fan system:  Turbax
 
RC Airplane picture #2.
RC Lockheed F-94 Starfire airplane - Kyosho T-33
Radio control airplane type:  ARF, EDF
RC Airplane wingspan:  46"
Radio control airplane length:  35"
RC Airplane motor:  AP29L
Radio control airplane fan system:  unknown 
 
RC Airplane picture #3.
RC Lockheed F-94 Starfire airplane F-80 built by Ray Eggleston 
Radio control airplane type:  Kyosho ARF modified
RC Airplane motor:  Tornado 2815/3500 brushless
 
RC Airplane picture #4.
RC Lockheed F-94 Starfire airplane BVM T-33 or F-80.
Radio control airplane type:  kit
RC Airplane wingspan:  72"
Radio control airplane length:  64"
RC Airplane motor:  Viofan or turbine
Radio control airplane motor used:  Jet Cat P-80
RC Airplane weight:  18 to 20 lbs.
 
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