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Vermont ANG - 158th FG, Burlington, Burlington Vermont
Northrop F-89D 'Scorpion' SN: 53-2494

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Description
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:F-89
  Designation:F-89
  Version:D
  Nickname:Scorpion
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
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  Serial/Bureau Number:53-2494
  Location:Vermont ANG - 158th FG, Burlington, Burlington Vermont

Specifications
  Length: 53' 10" 16.4 m
  Height:17' 7" 5.3 m
  Wingspan: 59' 8" 18.1 m
  Wingarea: 562.0 sq ft 52.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 25,194 lb 11,425 kg
  Gross Weight: 42,241 lb 19,156 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison J35-A-35 (A/B 7,200Lb)
  Thrust (each): 5,440 lb 2,467 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,370 miles 2,206 km
  Cruise Speed: 523 mph 842 km/h 455 kt
  Max Speed: 636 mph 1,024 km/h 553 kt
  Climb: 8,360 ft/min 2,548 m/min
  Ceiling: 49,200 ft 14,995 m