T-33 "T-Bird" Dates assigned: 1953 - 1960 Crew: Two Length: 37 ft 9 in (11.2 m) Wingspan: 38 ft 10.5 in (11.5 m) Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.3 m) Empty weight: 8,300 lb (3,775 kg) Max takeoff weight: 15,100 lb (6,865 kg) Powerplant: 1× Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal compressor turbojet, 5,400 lbf (23 kN) Maximum speed: 600 mph (970 km/h) Range: 1,275 mi ferry (2,050 km) Service ceiling: 48,000 ft (14,600 m) Cost: $200,000 Armament: Guns: 2 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) Browning M3 machine guns with 350 rpg (for AT-33) Hardpoints: 2 with a capacity of 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs or rocket pods