F-89 Scorpian

[Guest Ranger332]

 

 

It was to be able to attack a target flying at 300-400 mph speeds at low to medium altitudes, day or night and under all weather conditions, using a radar system that was capable of guiding the aircraft to a target in such poor visibility that the pilot might not even be able to see his prey. When the proper position for firing was achieved, six 20mm cannon would be used to attack the target, making the F-89 the most powerfully-armed fighter of its time.

The first prototype Scorpion took to the air in August 1948. Many shortcomings soon became evident. On February 22, 1950, an early prototype was lost during a demonstration flight when its horizontal stabilizer tore away.

 

* On February 25, an F-89C shed a wing and disintegrated in flight. After investigators determined that the aircraft had broken up due to overstressing by the pilot, speed and g-load limits were imposed.

 

* On June 18, just three days after the F-89C became operational with the 74th FIS at Presque Isle AFB, Maine, the wing of one of the squadron's new Scorpions cracked and folded in flight, killing the pilot and radar observer.

 

* On August 30, two F-89Cs of the 27th FIS were flying in an aerial display at the International Aviation Exhibition near Detroit. During a high-speed pass over the field, the left wing of one aircraft snapped off at the root. The fighter spun to destruction, killing both crewmen and spewing debris into the crowd, injuring five spectators.

 

* Despite even stricter speed and g-limits, another F-89C was lost to a wing failure on September 15th.

 

* On September 22, still another F-89C of the 74th FIS experienced an in-flight structural failure when its crew heard a loud bang and saw one of their wings fold up over their cockpit. Fortunately, both men managed to exit the plane and lived to tell the story.

 

The Air Force grounded all F-89s where they were. Air Defense Command was so enraged at the latest problems with the jinxed aircraft that it ordered Northrop to move the F-89s to modification centers using company test pilots and at company expense.

 

SPECIFICATIONS (F-89J)

Span: 59 ft. 10 in.

Length: 53 ft. 8 in.

Height: 17 ft. 6 in.

Weight: 47,700 lbs. loaded

Engines: Two Allison J35s turbojets of 7,200 lbs. thrust each with afterburner

Armament: Two AIR-2A Genie air-to-air rockets with nuclear warheads plus four AIM-4C Falcon missiles

Crew: Two

Cost: $1,009,000

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 627 mph

Cruising speed: 465 mph

Range: 1,600 miles

Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft

 

http://www.modelciler.org/galeri/adonmez/f-89/

 

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hope this can help some

[SDirickson 0]

I actually have that model. Of course, it doesn't look as good as those pics. Hard to do without a proper airbrush.

 

Can't wait to fly the thing. I've always liked attack aircraft.

[Guest Ranger332]

yeppers it aint the panther but it will do

 

 

 

http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/Aircraft/Panther/Page1.html

Grumman Aircraft Corporation is legendary among Naval Aviators for the long line of stout, performance proven combat aircraft it has built. Grumman aircraft are typically strong, powerful, pilot friendly, and very effective in combat. The F9F "Panther" was Grumman's first attempt at jet aircraft design. It came at a time of transition for the American aircraft industry, that from propeller driven aircraft to jet technology. The "Panther" is one of the best known military aircraft of this period and definitely a "classic" for its time.

 

US Navy Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) became the first squadron to fly the "Panther" into combat, launching air strikes into Korea from the USS Valley Forge (CV-45). On November 9th, 1950, an F9F flown by Lcdr. Tom Amen, skipper of VF-111, became the first US Navy jet to shoot down an enemy jet. Amen's flight was escorting a group of AD-4 "Sky Raiders" and F4U "Corsairs" engaged in knocking out a number of important rail and highway bridges across the Yalu River when the American group was attacked by six or more Mig-15's

Lcdr. Amen missed by one day of having the distinction of being the first American jet pilot to shoot down an enemy jet. A US Air Force P-80C claimed that victory the previous day in the same target area.

The F9F-2 went on the become the US Navy's "Blue Angel" demonstration team's first jet. Later versions of the F9F received a swept wing. The resulting superior performing aircraft was renamed the "Cougar". F9F series production ended in 1958 with the F9F-8T jet trainer. The last F9F's in service ended their days as drone targets in the 1970's.

 

 

 

rember "Bridges at Toko-Ri "a special assignment to blow up five strategically crucial bridges in Korean territory.

He is like a machine, carrying out his orders without question. However, once he crashes, Brubaker feels fear and is no longer a machine. He wants out of the military before he loses his life. But before he can get a leave, he must complete one more mission ? take out the bridges at Toko-Ri. Nestled on a mountainside, they are lifelines of the Korean army, bringing supplies in and out of the front. Take out the bridges,Then there's little Mike Forney piloting his rescue chopper with flare and daring

 

the real storyhttp://my.execpc.com/~brouchou/toko-ri.htmlI was CO of VF-54, the Skyraider squadron. VF-54 started with 24 pilots. Seven were killed during the cruise. The reason 30 percent of our pilots were shot down and lost was due to our mission. The targets were usually heavily defended railroad bridges. In addition, we were frequently called in to make low-level runs with rockets and napalm to provide close support for the troops.

 

The Real Story by CAPT Paul N. Gray, USN, Ret. USNA '41, former CO of VF-54

 

The Air Group consisted of two jet fighter squadrons flying Banshees and Grumman Panthers plus two prop attack squadrons flying Corsairs and Skyraiders. To provide a base for the squadrons, Essex was stationed 100 miles off the East Coast of Korea during that bitter Winter of 1951 and 1952.

[SDirickson 0]

Panthers are cool too.

 

What I can't wiat to see is the Grumman Tiger featured over at the Skunkworks. Definately not a well known aircraft, it looks like a blast to fly.

[Guest Ranger332]

above is the "Tiger"

 

dident know they were doing one,not mixing it with the "Thud"

[Guest Ranger332]

 

only pics I could find of the work sofar

 

 

 

 

hope this hold ya over till thier done

[SDirickson 0]

Haha, nothing will hold me over till they're done, but it helps.

[Volksjager 0]

Scorpion Update,

 

Monty is doing an excellent job on it and D.O is doing the INI's for the plane now. I have been working on the skin:

 

 

What do you think? Its work in progress but you can see what its going to look like. Looks better in the game to :)

 

Volks

[Guest Ranger332]

 

the tanks look a lil off ,or are they a different style (not as up on the craft as I should be ) but all else looks "right on"

[CowboyTodd41 134]

two things, the tailpipe on the F-11F tiger is too large, and the diameter of the F-89's tips are is too large. And to clear it up for everyone, the the tip tanks loook like that because they aren't tip tanks, they're rocket pods :twisted:

[Volksjager 0]

I am still Tweeking the Textures on the Rocket Pods so I can get the Sliver Outboard Halfs. And Yes the Rocket Pods Work :)

 

Volks

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Another pic,

 

 

Just need a litte info and it will be finished and then its onto the next skin

 

Volks

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Skin No.2, and on this one I got the Tip Tanks/Rocket Pods sorted so I can do halves in different colours :)

 

 

:D

Volks

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Last Pic of a New Skin for the weekend:

 

 

Plus I have set up a page for the latest Pics and develpment news for the plane. Its Linked off My Main page:

 

http://Jg4.homestead.com/sfp1.html

 

BTW the Sharks Mouth is hand Painted, took 1 hour to do :)

 

Enjoy!

Volks

[Guest Ranger332]

next time might try a cut and paste cut out the mouth you drew and save it

should be a blast to fly