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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
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew1
- Primary Rolefighter and ground-attack aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeDaimler-Benz DB 605D
- Engine ModelDaimler-Benz DB 605D
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed800 km/h
- Cruise Speed553 km/h
- Service Ceiling14,300 m
- Rate of Climb50 m/s
- Takeoff Run0 m
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length9.4 m
- Wingspan4 m
- Wing Area12
- Empty Weight4,500 kg
- Loaded Weight5,600 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight5,600 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Internal Gun2 × 30 mm (1.18 in) MK 108 cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built0
- Operators0
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusPaper project only
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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