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The F-89 was the U.S. Air Force's first multi-seat, all-weather fighter. The prototype first flew in August 1949 and deliveries of operational aircraft began in July 1950. The F-89D introduced several refinements to the aircraft, most notably the addition of launchers for 52 2.75-inch rockets in the wing tip fuel pods. Starting in 1956 a total of 350 F-89Ds were converted to F-89Js. The changes included electronic and radar upgrades in order to carry the Genie air-to-air nuclear missile.
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| Wingspan |
59 ft 8 in |
| Length |
53 ft 10 in |
| Height |
17 ft 7 in |
| Weight |
42,241 lbs (loaded) |
| Maximum Speed |
636 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
49,200 ft |
| Range |
1,370 miles |
| Engines |
2 Allison J35-A-35 turbojets 5,440 lbs thrust |
| Crew |
2 |
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