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Northrop F-89D Scorpion with Airburst Rockets

1,913 AlphaPig  5.1 years ago

The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an American all-weather interceptor built during the 1950s, the first jet-powered aircraft designed for that role from the outset to enter service. The D variant featured unguided FFAR Mighty Mouse airburst rockets with a proximity fuse rather than cannons as its offensive armament.

In this build I recreated the FFAR airburst rockets as accurately as possible. They are unguided and set to detonate around .9 miles from the target. It is possible for an enemy aircraft to survive a hit from one rocket, but a second hit should do them in. These weapons are the most enjoyable part of the build in my opinion.

Controls:
-AG 1: Toggle rockets
-AG 2: Toggle Afterburner
-VTOL: Flaps

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 54.6ft (16.7m)
  • Length 45.1ft (13.8m)
  • Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 23,622lbs (10,714kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,084lbs (14,099kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.518
  • Wing Loading 58.4lbs/ft2 (285.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 532.1ft2 (49.4m2)
  • Drag Points 9328

Parts

  • Number of Parts 168
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,111