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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
Fiat G.55 Centauro
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Flight1942
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew1
- Primary RoleFighter
- GenerationSecond World War era inline-engine fighter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeInline engine
- Engine ModelDaimler-Benz DB 605
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)1,250
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel490 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed623 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.53 Mach
- Cruise Speed520 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,750 m
- Ferry Range1,200 km
- Combat Radius750 km
- Rate of Climb17 m/s
- G-Limit8
- Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length9.37 m
- Wingspan11.85 m
- Height3.13 m
- Wing Area21.11
- Empty Weight2,630 kg
- Loaded Weight3,520 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,718 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload350 kg
- Internal GunMG 151/20 cannon and 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built349
- Operators5
- Variants12
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1950
- Production Start1942
- Production End1950
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1947Entered service
- 1950Production ended
83
years in service
7
years in production
349
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Fiat G.55 CentauroSALES3records
Argentina
Egypt
Syriaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
123AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS30WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS214ITALY · ALL WEAPONS299PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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