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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
Fairey Firefly
Category
Country
Production
1943–1955
Quantity
1,702
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
58
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 Flight1941
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew2
- Primary Rolecarrier‑borne fighter, strike fighter and aerial reconnaissance
- Generationpropeller‑driven piston‑engine fighter
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Griffon 74
- Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Griffon IIB
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed590.576 km/h
- Cruise Speed336.323 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,723.12 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length11.278 m
- Wingspan12.497 m
- Height4.267 m
- Wing Area30.658
- Empty Weight4,000 kg
- Loaded Weight5,772.967 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight7,082.964 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Internal Gun4 × Hispano Mk.V cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- Radarair‑to‑surface (ASH) detection radar
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1,702
- Operators9
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1956
- Production Start1941
- Production End1955
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1955Production ended
83
years in service
12
years in production
1,702
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
FAIREY FIREFLY · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
Fairey FireflySALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Canada | 65 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
229AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS58WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS620UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS101PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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