Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
F.B.5
Category
Country
Production
1914–1916
Quantity
207
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR I
123
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Flight1914
- Service Entry Year1914
- Crew2
- Primary Roletwo‑seat fighter/pusher
- GenerationWorld War I era
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeGnome Monosoupape
- Engine ModelGnome Monosoupape
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed112.644 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.12 Mach
- Service Ceiling4,500 m
- Ferry Range300 km
- Combat Radius100 km
- Rate of Climb3.5 m/s
- G-Limit3
- Takeoff Run100 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length7.9 m
- Wingspan10.2 m
- Height3.2 m
- Wing Area31
- Empty Weight553.392 kg
- Loaded Weight929.88 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight950 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Internal Gun1 × 0.303 in (7.7 mm) drum-fed Lewis gun in observer's cockpit
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built207
- Operators2
- Variants6
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1924
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914Production started
- 1916Production ended
112
years in service
2
years in production
207
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
F.B.5SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 |  Denmark | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
789AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS123WORLD WAR I · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1187UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS101PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources