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Lockheed DF-80A 'Shooting Star'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:F-80
  Designation:DF-80
  Version:A
  Nickname:Shooting Star
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Drone director
  Crew:Pilot
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Specifications
  Length: 34' 6" 10.5 m
  Height:11' 4" 3.4 m
  Wingspan: 38' 10.5" 11.8 m
  Wingarea: 237.6 sq ft 22.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 7,920 lb 3,591 kg
  Gross Weight: 11,700 lb 5,306 kg
  Max Weight: 14,000 lb 6,349 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: General Electric J33-GE-11
  Thrust (each): 3,850 lb 1,746 kg

Performance
  Range: 780 miles 1,256 km
  Cruise Speed: 410 mph 660 km/h 356 kt
  Max Speed: 558 mph 898 km/h 485 kt
  Climb: 4,580 ft/min 1,395 m/min
  Ceiling: 45,000 ft 13,715 m