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F-94 Starfire
Lockheed · Fighter / Attack · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire is a first-generation jet powered all-weather day/night interceptor aircraft designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation. It was the first operational United States Air Force (USAF) fighter equipped with an afterburner as well as being the first jet-powered all-weather fighter to enter combat during the Korean War.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed
- Operator
- USA
- Primary Role
- Fighter / Attack
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1950
- Produced
- 855
- Propulsion
- Turbojet
- Engine
- Allison J33-A-33A turbojet with afterburner
- Thrust / Power
- 8,750 lbf
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 44.6
- Wingspan (ft)
- 37.6
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 12708
- MTOW (lb)
- 18300
- Payload (lb)
- 2000
- Endurance (hr)
- 1.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 51400
- Range (mi)
- 1200
- Max Speed (mph)
- 640
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.83
- Armament
- 4x .50 cal M2; 48x FFAR unguided rockets