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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 XF14C
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
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 Flight1944
- Crew1
- Primary RoleCarrier-based fighter
- GenerationWorld War II
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeWright XR-3350-16
- Engine ModelWright XR-3350-16
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed672.646 km/h
- Cruise Speed276.782 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,131.04 m
- Ferry Range2,462 km
- Rate of Climb13.716 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length11.278 m
- Wingspan14.02 m
- Height5.18 m
- Wing Area34.81
- Empty Weight4,777 kg
- Loaded Weight6,781 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints0
- Internal Gun4 × wing mounted cannon (planned)
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators1
- Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1944
- Production Start1941
- Production End1944
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
470AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS2542UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS787PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
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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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