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G.91Y

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Italy · 1968
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G.91Y

G.91Y
G.91Y Photo: Rob Schleiffert from Holland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
55
Loiter / Endurance
50
Survivability
65
Accuracy
60
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Avionics
50
Reliability
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Italy
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1968–1972
Operators1 countries
Quantity67
Data Quality83%
61
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
32/55
Cold War
95/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
55
Loiter / Endurance
50
Survivability
65
Accuracy
60
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Avionics
50
Reliability
75
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
G.91Y
Country
Production
1968–1972
Quantity
67
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1966
  • Service Entry Year1968
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleGround attack and reconnaissance
  • GenerationSecond
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelGeneral Electric J85
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)13.1
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)18.1
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.55
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Internal Fuel2,200 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,060 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.98 Mach
  • Cruise Speed850 km/h
  • Stall Speed185 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,500 m
  • Ferry Range1,850 km
  • Combat Radius370 km
  • Rate of Climb51 m/s
  • G-Limit7.33
  • Takeoff Run550 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length11.67 m
  • Wingspan8.56 m
  • Height4.43 m
  • Wing Area18.13
  • Empty Weight3,100 kg
  • Loaded Weight5,440 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,800 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built67
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1994
  • Production Start1966
  • Production End1972
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1972Production ended
58
years in service
4
years in production
67
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 65units
65active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
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.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
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