Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
99
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1931
- Service Entry Year1933
- Crew1
- Primary RoleFighter
- GenerationBiplane interwar
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeBMW VI 7.3z
- Engine ModelBMW VI 7.3
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)559
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel166 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed300 km/h
- Cruise Speed246 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,600.188 m
- Ferry Range560 km
- Rate of Climb10.597 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length8.4 m
- Wingspan11.2 m
- Height3.42 m
- Wing Area23
- Empty Weight1,510.034 kg
- Loaded Weight1,930.068 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints0
- Internal Gun2 × 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 17 machine guns with 500 rpg.
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built85
- Operators2
- Variants6
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1935
- Production Start1931
- Production End1936
- Operational StatusRetired from frontline service in 1935, used for training thereafter
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1931Production started
- 1936Production ended
95
years in service
5
years in production
85
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Ar 65SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Bulgaria | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
536AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS99INTERWAR PERIOD · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS990GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS195PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources