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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
Goodyear FG Corsair
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
4,007
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Flight1940
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew1
- Primary RoleCarrier-based fighter-bomber
- GenerationPiston-engined fighter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeRadial engine
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-4360-4 Wasp Major
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,024 kg
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed694 km/h
- Service Ceiling11,800 m
- Ferry Range3,146 km
- Rate of Climb22.35 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length10.3 m
- Wingspan12.5 m
- Height4.9 m
- Wing Area29
- Empty Weight4,649 kg
- Loaded Weight6,054 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,995 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload725 kg
- Internal Gun4× .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built4,007
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1953
- Production Start1943
- Production End1945
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
4,007
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Goodyear FG Corsair // SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
143AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS31WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1748UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS75PERFORMANCE/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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