F-89 Scorpion

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F-89 Scorpion

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F-89 Scorpion

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The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an early American jet-powered all-weather interceptor. It has the distinction of being the first aircraft armed with nuclear weapons (the Genie missile) for air-to-air use.

Related Topics:
Northrop - Jet-powered - Interceptor - Aircraft - Nuclear weapon - Genie

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