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The Lockheed XP-80 is an experimental jet aircraft whose test program at Muroc Army Air Field followed the P-59 jet program in early 1944. The XP-80A variant, nicknamed 'Gray Ghost', appeared in 1945. The XP-80 program's success sealed Muroc's role in the turbojet revolution in America.[1]

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What it is

The XP-80 is a U.S. military experimental aircraft designated XP-80 and nicknamed Shooting Star. The XP-80 belongs to the Lockheed P-80 family and has basic role classification as pursuit.[2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The XP-80 is linked to initial flight tests at Murdoc Dry Lake, later Edwards Air Force Base. Edwards Air Force Base is a U.S. Air Force installation associated with research, development, testing, and evaluation of aerospace systems.[2][1]

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • Flight testing

What do the numbers mean?

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OEM
Lockheed[1]
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Variant nickname (XP-80A)
Gray Ghost[1]
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Program start year
early 1944[1]
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Manufacturer
Lockheed[2]
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Base model
P-80[2]
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Designation
XP-80[2]
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Nickname
Shooting Star[2]
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Designation system
U.S. Air Force[2]
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Designation period
1925-1947[2]
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Basic role
Pursuit[2]
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Status
Experimental[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
XP-80A—1945Nicknamed 'Gray Ghost' in an image caption dated 1945.en.wikipedia.org[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What is the XP-80?

The XP-80 is a Lockheed experimental aircraft with the designation XP-80 and the nickname Shooting Star. The XP-80 has a base model relation to the P-80 and a basic role classification of pursuit.[2]

Where did the XP-80 complete initial flight tests?

The XP-80 completed initial flight tests at Murdoc Dry Lake in California, later Edwards Air Force Base.[2][1]

What is the XP-80's status?

The XP-80 has experimental status.[2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the XP-80 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the XP-80 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the XP-80 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the XP-80 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the XP-80 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the XP-80 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]aero-web.org — aero-web.orgaero-web.org
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