Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Chyeranovskii BICh-26
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1947
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir Superiority Fighter
- Generation1st generation
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeMikulin AM-5 turbojet
- Engine ModelMikulin AM-5
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)44.15
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed (Mach)1.7 Mach
- Service Ceiling22,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length9 m
- Wingspan7 m
- Wing Area27
- Loaded Weight4,500 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built0
- Operators0
- Variants0
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1947Production started
79
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources