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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 · POST-COLD WAR
9
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 Flight2004
- Service Entry Year2007
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir superiority / multirole fighter
- Generation4th
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
- Engine TypeUpgraded Iranian-built General Electric J85
- Engine ModelGeneral Electric J85 (licensed)
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)29
- Thrust (afterburner, each)53
- Thrust-to-Weight1
- AfterburnerYes
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,200 kg
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed1,900 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)1.6 Mach
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Ferry Range3,000 km
- Combat Radius800 km
- Rate of Climb250 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length14.5 m
- Wingspan8.2 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area28
- Empty Weight3,800 kg
- Loaded Weight5,600 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight5,600 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints6
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
- Internal Gun1× 23 mm GSh-23
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarPulse-Doppler radar (domestic)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built6
- Operators1
- Variants2
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service with IRIAF
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
- 2013Production ended
19
years in service
6
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
// SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
412AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS9POST-COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS135IRAN · ALL WEAPONS299PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 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.
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.
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