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Navy as an interceptor but also was capable of flying as a ground-support bomber for the U

Wingspan 4 inches

enhancing takeoff thrust

Nicknamed the 'Aardvark' because of its long

The first F-89 made its initial flight in August 1948 and deliveries to the Air Force began in July 1950

Its VK-1 engine had 1

and a few were modified for the US Marine Corps use as night-fighters

"You'll never be satisfied until you build your own

one of the world's most exotic airplanes

Although F-18s and EA-6Bs are HARM capable

Three P-38Js were also modified in the field as experimental night fighters

even when both crew and aircraft suffered crippling blows