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T2V SeaStar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lockheed T2V SeaStar , later called the T-1 SeaStar , was a turbojet trainer aircraft for the U.S. Navy that entered service in May 1957. It was developed from the Lockheed T-33 and powered by one Allison J33 engine. Starting in 1949, the US Navy used the Lockheed T-33 for land-based jet aircraft training. The T-33 was a derivative of the P-80 fighter and was first named TO-2, then TV-2 in Navy service. However, the TV-2 was not suitable for operation from aircraft carriers. The persisting need for a carrier-compatible trainer led to a further, more advanced design development of the P-80/T-33 family, which came into being with the Lockheed designation L-245 and US Navy designation T2V.Compared to the TV-2, the T2V was almost totally re-engineered for carrier landings and at-sea operations with a redesigned tail, naval standard avionics, a strengthened undercarriage (with catapult fittings) and lower fuselage (with a retractable arrestor hook), and power-operated leading-edge flaps (to increase lift at low speeds) to allow carrier launches and recoveries, and an elevated rear (instructor's) seat for improved instructor vision, among other changes. Unlike other P-80 derivatives, the T2V could withstand the shock of landing on a pitching carrier deck and had a much higher ability to withstand sea water-related aircraft wear from higher humidity and salt exposure. For auction is my Pristine T2V-1 Sea Star from Topping and Lockheed Aviation. This model is from my personal collection. This is a rare version given out to dignitaries, Pilots, and Mechanics only. T are not many of these around today. Item will be carefully packed and shipped regular parcel post or priority mail, depending on cost. You will be very pleased to add this model to your collection.Thanks for stopping by and looking. Good luck! 
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