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XF-89 Scorpion
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Interceptors · United States · 1946
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XF-89Scorpion

XF-89 Scorpion
XF-89 Scorpion Photo: U.S. Military · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
40
Rate of Climb
35
Service Ceiling
45
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
30
Readiness
50
Reliability
55
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop
CategoryInterceptors
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946–1959
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,050
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
34
Interceptors MASS Rating
18/23
Early Cold War
66/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
40
Rate of Climb
35
Service Ceiling
45
Radar & Sensors
20
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
30
Readiness
50
Reliability
55
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
XF-89 Scorpion
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1946–1959
Quantity
1,050
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1948
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roleall-weather interceptor
  • Generationfirst-generation jet
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelAllison J35-A-21
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)22.24
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)30.25
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Internal Fuel5,670 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed1,024 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.83 Mach
  • Service Ceiling14,630 m
  • Ferry Range2,200 km
  • Combat Radius1,300 km
  • Rate of Climb42.7 m/s
  • G-Limit6.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length16.4 m
  • Wingspan18.2 m
  • Height5.3 m
  • Wing Area52.1
  • Empty Weight11,428 kg
  • Loaded Weight19,150 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight21,200 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Avionics & Stealth4MOD.4
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1,050
  • Operators2
  • Variants10
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1969
  • Production Start1946
  • Production End1959
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
  2. 1959Production ended
80
years in service
13
years in production
1,050
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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