Northrop

Northrop F-89 Scorpion

Fighter

  • First flight1948
  • IntroductionSeptember 1950
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built1,05
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
53 ft 9.5 in
Wingspan
59 ft 8.5 in
Height
17 ft 6 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
645 mph
Service ceiling
49,200 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Allison J35-A-35 afterburning turbojet engines ( hp / shp / 5,440 lbf / 7,200 lbf with afterburner)