Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Northrop F-89D Scorpion All-Weather Interceptor Aircraft.
2 x Allison J-35-A-35 afterburning turbojet engines developing 7,200 lb of thrust.
Propulsion
636 mph
1,024 kph | 553 kts
Max Speed
49,196 ft
14,995 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling
2,600 miles
4,184 km | 2,259 nm
Operational Range
5,250 ft/min
1,600 m/min
Rate-of-Climb