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Northrop F-89 Scorpion
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The F-89 was a twin-engine, all-weather fighter-interceptor designed to
locate, intercept, and destroy enemy aircraft by day or night under all types of
weather conditions. The Scorpion carried a pilot in the forward cockpit and a radar
operator in the rear who guided the pilot into the proper attack position.
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first F-89 made its initial flight on 16 August 1948 with deliveries to the Air
Force began in July 1950. Northrop produced 1,050 F-89s.
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| Specifications
(F-89D) |
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 | Type: Fighter |
| Engines: two 7,200 lb (3266 kg) afterburning thrust
Allison J35-A-35
turbojets |
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| Stuff
You Can Buy |
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Book:
Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Isham & McLaren |
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Display Model:
1/48 scale
mahogany |
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page last updated 09 February 2008
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