The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the first jet fighter used operationally by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II.[1] Designed and built by Lockheed in 1943 and delivered just 143 days from the start of design, production models were flying, and two pre-production models did see very limited service in Italy just before the end of World War II. Designed with straight wings, the type saw extensive combat in Korea with the United States Air Force (USAF) as the F-80.
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 42.6ft (13.0m)
- Length 35.3ft (10.7m)
- Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 4,763lbs (2,160kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,809lbs (3,542kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.453
- Wing Loading 24.1lbs/ft2 (117.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 324.3ft2 (30.1m2)
- Drag Points 429
Parts
- Number of Parts 117
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 535
