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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Curtiss Model 35
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 Flight1940
- Service Entry Year1941
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir Superiority Fighter
- GenerationPiston-engine propeller
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypePiston engine
- Engine ModelAllison V-1710-19
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,018 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed604 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.5 Mach
- Cruise Speed483 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,670 m
- Ferry Range1,530 km
- Combat Radius756 km
- Rate of Climb15.2 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run305 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length9.96 m
- Wingspan11.58 m
- Height3.02 m
- Wing Area21.92
- Empty Weight2,700 kg
- Loaded Weight3,750 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints6
- Weapons Payload900 kg
- Internal Gun6x 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built13
- Operators1
- Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1949
- Production Start1940
- Production End1942
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
244AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS2184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS462PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
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