Guest Posted November 26, 2006 Posted November 26, 2006 F-89 C Scorpion Addon View File One of the most heavily armed fighter aircraft, the F-89 was the backbone of the North American Air Defense Command for more than 17 years. The F-89 was the first multi-seat, all-weather jet interceptor. It was the first aircraft designed to carry an all-rocket armament and the first to carry the Hughes Falcon air-to-air guided missile.Northrop was awarded a contract May 3, 1946, to build two prototypes designated XP-89. The XP-89 rolled out of its California plant in the summer of 1948. Submitter Guest Submitted 06/24/2004 Category US Air Force Aircraft Quote
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