Canadair CT-133 Silver Star

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The Canadair CT-133 Silver Star (company model number CL-30) is the Canadian license-built version of the Lockheed T-33 jet trainer aircraft, in service from the 1950s to 2005. The Canadian version was powered by the Rolls-Royce Nene 10 turbojet, whereas the Lockheed production used the Allison J33.

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  • T-33A Silver Star Mk.1: Two-seat jet training aircraft for the RCAF. Built by Lockheed in the United States, 30 on loan to the RCAF.
  • CT-133ANX Silver Star Mk.2: The first Canadian prototype. One built.
  • Silver Star Mk.3: Two-seat jet training aircraft for the RCAF.
    • Silver Star Mk.3PT: Unnarmed trainer
    • Silver Star Mk.3AT: Armed trainer
    • Silver Star Mk.3PR: Photo-reconnaissance version
  • CE-133: Upgraded electronic warfare training aircraft.
  • CX-133: Ejection seat testbed.
  • ET-133: Aerial threat simulator aircraft
  • TE-133: Anti-ship threat simulator aircraft.

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