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 .

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first United States Air Force jet-powered day/night all-weather interceptor. It was also the first operational USAF fighter equipped with an afterburner. Introduced in February 1950, its primary user was the Air Defense Command.

Jun 13, 2020 · Enter the Lockheed F-94 Starfire. It was developed from the T-33 Shooting Star and the F-94 became the first American all-weather jet interceptor as well as the first U.S. production jet to...

The F-94 series all-weather interceptors were developed from the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star. The prototype F-94 first flew on July 1, 1949. The Starfire was subsequently produced in the A, B and C series.

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was developed and built by Lockheed Corporation as a first-generation jet aircraft intended for the United States Air Force. Introduced in May 1950, it was a development of the T-33 Shooting Star subsonic jet trainer.

The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the United States Air Force's first operational jet-powered all-weather interceptor aircraft. It was a development by Lockheed from the twin-seat T-33 Shooting Star trainer aircraft.

Developed from the T-33 Shooting Star, the two-place F-94 was the first American all-weather jet interceptor and the first U.S. production jet to have an afterburner. The large radar in the nose permitted the observer in the rear seat to locate an enemy aircraft at night or in poor weather.

Flying over Nevada The 317th FIS was the 1st Squadron with F-94A Starfire. The Lockheed F-94 Starfire is a first-generation jet powered all-weather day/night interceptor aircraft designed and produced by Lockheed Corporation.

Apr 29, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Lockheed F-94 Starfire All-Weather Interceptor Aircraft including pictures.

The two-place F-94 was this nation's first operational jet all-weather interceptor. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 Shooting Star which had been the Army Air Forces' first operational jet aircraft procured in significant quantities.