Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Convair YB-60
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1952
- Crew5
- Primary RoleStrategic bomber
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney J57-P-3
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J57-P-3
- Number of Engines8
- Thrust (dry, each)38,696
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed817.474 km/h
- Stall Speed185.058 km/h
- Service Ceiling16,245.84 m
- Ferry Range8,000 km
- Combat Radius4,700 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length52.121 m
- Wingspan62.789 m
- Height18.288 m
- Wing Area486.7
- Empty Weight69,408.058 kg
- Loaded Weight136,080 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Weapons Payload33,000 kg
- Internal Gun2 × 20 mm (0.787 in) cannon in tail
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1
- Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1954
- Operational Statusprototype only
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1950Production started
- 1954Production ended
- 1955Entered service
76
years in service
4
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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