History of development of Lockheed's jet aircraft P-80; original design modified slightly, but aerodynamic shape unchanged through 100,000 hr of flying; power plant is Allison J-33-A-23; span 38 ft 10 1/2 in.; length 34 ft 9 1/2 in.; height 11 ft 4 in.; weight empty 8000 lb; max speed 600 mph.
P-80 still "right" after five years
Aviation Week
Aviation Week ; 49 , n 3
1948
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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