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The Lockheed CL-311 was modified from the Navy's T2V-1 SeaStar. It was privately developed and built by Lockheed in order to demonstrate to the Military Services the advanced performance capabilities of the airplane. The prototype L-245 toured the United States in 1954 as the "T-33B" to substantiate to Air Force and Navy personnel the superior flight, safety and maintenance characteristics of the new trainer.
With the experience gained from flying this prototype and from suggestions offered by the Military, additional improvements were incorporated into the design to make it a superior multi-purpose trainer. It was proposed to the Air Force primarily for advanced instruction in navigation, aerobatics, night flying and so forth, but was also capable of numerous tactical fighter and escort missions.
Adapted from the original company brochure.
With the experience gained from flying this prototype and from suggestions offered by the Military, additional improvements were incorporated into the design to make it a superior multi-purpose trainer. It was proposed to the Air Force primarily for advanced instruction in navigation, aerobatics, night flying and so forth, but was also capable of numerous tactical fighter and escort missions.
Adapted from the original company brochure.
