Overview
The Northrop F-89 Scorpion is an all-weather, twin-engined interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Northrop Corporation. It was the first jet-powered aircraft designed as an interceptor to enter service, the first combat aircraft armed with air-to-air nuclear weapons, and among the first U.S. fighters to carry guided missiles. The name Scorpion came from the aircraft's elevated tail unit and high-mounted horizontal stabilizer, which kept it clear of the engine exhaust.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.40 m |
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| Wingspan | 18.20 m |
| Height | 5.33 m |
Performance
| Range | 2,200 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Allison J35 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: William Grimes at English Wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Ian Dunster at en.wikipedia.9 January 2007 (first / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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