Northrop F-89J Scorpion. Northrop designed the F-89 as an all-weather fighter-interceptor for the Air Defense Command. With the radar operator in the rear seat guiding the pilot, the F-89 could locate, intercept and destroy enemy aircraft by day or night under all types of weather conditions. The first F-89 made its initial flight in August 1948 and deliveries to the Air Force began in July 1950. Northrop produced a total of 1,050 F-89s for the Air Force. TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Two AIR-2A Genie air-to-air rockets with nuclear warheads plus four AIM-4C Falcon missiles Engines: Two Allison J35s of 7,200 lbs. thrust each (with afterburner) Maximum speed: 627 mph Cruising speed: 465 mph Range: 1,600 miles Ceiling: 45,000 ft. Span: 59 ft. 10 in. Length: 53 ft. 8 in. Height: 17 ft. 6 in. Weight: 47,700 lbs. maximum
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Two AIR-2A Genie air-to-air rockets with nuclear warheads plus four AIM-4C Falcon missiles
Engines: Two Allison J35s of 7,200 lbs. thrust each (with afterburner)
Maximum speed: 627 mph
Cruising speed: 465 mph
Range: 1,600 miles
Ceiling: 45,000 ft.
Span: 59 ft. 10 in.
Length: 53 ft. 8 in.
Height: 17 ft. 6 in.
Weight: 47,700 lbs. maximum