When you think of military procurement, you think of big contracts with even bigger budgets and vehicles that cost tens or even hundreds of millions for a single unit. Sure, global superpowers can ...
One notable design element was the XP-89’s robust construction, which prioritized durability and ease of maintenance. The Northrop XP-89 Scorpion, later designated the F-89, holds a significant place ...
Key Points - The Northrop F-89 Scorpion, the US Air Force's first jet-powered interceptor and the first combat aircraft armed with air-to-air nuclear weapons (the Genie rocket), had a troubled early ...
After less than two years in development, Textron's low-cost, jack-of-many-trades Scorpion aircraft has made its first flight, lasting 1.4 hr., at McConnell AFB in Wichita. The company is promoting ...