Chukar is the name of an Asian species of partridge , introduced to America .
As they are hunted for sport , it seems that Northrop felt that the name was appropriate for an aircraft whose purpose in life is to be shot at .
Chukar is the name of an Asian species of partridge , introduced to America and as they are hunted for sport , it seems that Northrop felt that the name was appropriate for an aircraft whose purpose in life is to be shot at .