- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Scorpion was designed to fight Soviet bombers back before the Cold War was even a thing. It carries a massive number of rockets for its time and was the world’s first aircraft to carry air-to-air nuclear rockets. Get ready for two different versions of the F-89 Scorpion jet!
F-89B and F-89D, jet fighter, premium, USA, rank V.
Pros
- F-89B – powerful 6x20mm frontal armament
- F-89D – whole lotta rockets: Mighty Mouse x104 + HVAR x16
- Radar
Cons
- Average maximum speed
- F-89D – no frontal armament
Almost immediately after WWII, the Nothrop Corporation began developing an experimental jet fighter-interceptor to meet the new requirements for that class of aircraft. The American interceptor’s primary targets were supposed to be Soviet bombers, so the projected model’s flight characteristics and armament had to meet this objective. At first the two-seater twin-engine jet was developed to have a rather interesting four gun turret. This turret was to be mounted on the aircraft’s nose and could fire on targets either automatically or manually along a vertical plane either forward, up, down or, in some cases, backward. However, when the experimental model of the aircraft was ready, the turret still hadn’t undergone testing yet, so the military decided to install traditional static frontal guns on it, as well as HVARs on the wing pylons. It was with this loadout that the Scorpion F-89A and F-89B went into service. The armament was switched exclusively to rockets somewhat later. To make the change to rockets, the designers implemented an interesting solution: Mighty Mouse unguided rockets were installed on the front of the wing-mounted fuel tanks in such a way that the rocket and fuel sections of this part of the design were separated by a fireproof barrier. This also made it possible to install heavier, more destructive HVARs under the wing. The F-89D or “rocket” version of the Scorpion went on to become the most widespread version of the aircraft in the US air force – 682 of them were manufactured.
Fun fact: The F-89 is famous for having the first American AIM-4A short-range guided missiles (GAR-1), and even MB-1 Genie air-to-air rockets with nuclear warheads!
In War Thunder 1.91 Night Vision we offer two versions of the Scorpion – the F-89B and F-89D – which will become rank V premium aircraft in the US Airforce line. Like the Australian Boomerangs, they are acquired in order. Each modification is interesting in its own way, but they’re especially good together. The F-89B is a typical early post-war jet interceptor. Its not-worst-at-its-rank speed and rate of climb allow it to catch up to any piston-engine aircraft and fight early jets on an even footing. The F-89B is splendidly equipped for hunting other aircraft – its six 20mm M24A1s with a high rate of fire and 1,200 rounds are conveniently located in the front section of the fighter and allow the pilot to fire long, accurate volleys with barely any jams. Traditionally there are several kinds of ammo to choose from, including armour-piercing rounds, which allow you to deal with AA guns and armoured cars.
As for the F-89D, it’s exclusively an assault aircraft designed to deliver concentrated strikes against ground targets. The two unguided rocket launchers installed on the front part of the fuel tanks at the ends of the wings hold 104 Mighty Mouse rockets, each of which contains the equivalent of over a kilogram of TNT. In addition, another 16 HVARs, which fare quite well even against the sturdiest tanks, can be attached to the pylons. This modification has no guns, but why would you need guns when you have SO many rockets?
Both Scorpions will come in handy for various types of battles and situations. Taken together, they completely fill the fighter/attack aircraft niche for air and mixed battles alike. Both modifications gain altitude pretty well and can reach a maximum speed of about 900 km/h. The aircraft come equipped with radar that lets you fix targets along your flight path at a range of about two kilometres. The Scorpion has two engines, each of which has its own oil system, which gives you a chance to escape from combat and reach your airfield with a single engine. The Scorpion’s noteworthy disadvantages include rather fast fluttering at any speed above 900 km/h and insufficient speed to overcome especially fast hostiles when flying horizontally. Watch your altitude and speed, and slice your enemies up with high-speed guns or pelt them with endless rockets – the Scorpion is an excellent and rewarding aircraft for a nice “fan” game!
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Comments (143)
When well we get the two F-89Cs and F-89J that are in the files? I'm very happy to see the F-89s finally and want them all!
Wouldn't be surprised if they're holding off on the J until they add radar-guided AAMs, since the main difference between the D and the J was it could carry AIM-4s. Unlikely we'll see radar missiles this patch, but maybe next patch?
Grokheim, They said the Swift F.7 would carry the Fireflash AAM, which was a beam riding radar-guided AAM.
and again a mass produced plane as premiums. god damnit
Data miners found three other variants in the game files: two versions of the C (one with 4x 30mm cannons, another with a rocket gun that fires FFARs) and the J (improved D that could carry AIM-4 missiles)
wheres my b26 :(
hvars were never carried on these aircraft....give it its correct loadout and maybe ill consider buying it
So why doesn't the American tree get any of these vehicles outside of the premium tree? There are more than enough variants which would suit the normal tree as well.
apparently they are in the files
How about the other 2 F-89 that are in the files? Will they also be added?
Or are you going to leave them to rust in the files. Like with so many other :/
*casually waiting for cf-100 cannuck*
F89D was NOT a ground attack aircraft it was an INTERCEPTOR do you guys even do a google search before you go writing these or what. Theres is even articles about the BAttle of Palmdale where 2 of the Rocket Equipped F89s were sent to take down a rogue F6F Drone.
And how much use would it be ingame?It would be abselute dogshit in air rb against planes that actually have offensive armamanet.The scorpion was designed to intercept russian bombers not dogfight small jets.
DododoBananaBus, Tu-4 anyone?
since we have sidam with mistrals... FLAKPANZER LECLERC WHEN? :D
Will the F89D still be below the F89B like it was on the Dev Server? I think many would appreciate the choice of getting one of them over the other, or is it to prevent people from accidentally buying a premium with no forward guns?
It's so they can get extra GE from people wanting the second one for CAS.
thefliris, Despite it not being a CAS aircraft...
Cool, but I can't shake the unease at having no defensive armament at a BR where everyone and their Mutter spawns a fighter as soon as someone spawns CAS.
Fun fact... that isn't a plane intended for CAS. Those rockets are intended to strike other aircraft (specifically bombers) and you could expect similar vehicles of other nations soon like for Britain an Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck... Hint hint Gaijin.
Lunatic242, "As for the F-89D, it’s exclusively an assault aircraft designed to deliver concentrated strikes against ground targets" And you're not going to see a lot of heavy bombers in Ground RB anyways, so there's not a lot of options on the table.
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