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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 · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 Flight2018
- Service Entry Year2018
- Crew2
- Primary RoleFighter, advanced fighter trainer
- Generationfourth generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeOwj
- Engine ModelOwj
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)15.5
- Thrust (afterburner, each)49
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed1,700 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,800 m
- Ferry Range1,100 km
- Combat Radius2,000 km
- Rate of Climb175 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length14.45 m
- Wingspan8.13 m
- Height4.08 m
- Wing Area17.28
- Empty Weight4,349 kg
- Loaded Weight7,157 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight9,312 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints7
- Weapons Payload3,200 kg
- Internal Gun20 mm cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth4MOD.4
- RadarGrifo radar
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built7
- Operators1
- Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2018
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Production started
8
years in service
7
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
198AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS6MODERN ERA · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS117IRAN · ALL WEAPONS462PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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