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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Hispano Aviación HA-500 Alacrán
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Flight1954
- Service Entry Year1956
- Crew1
- Primary RoleGround Attack / Close Air Support
- GenerationFirst Generation Jet
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant9MOD.9
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelHispano-Suiza Verdon 350
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)22.2
- Thrust-to-Weight0.38
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,200 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed790 km/h
- Cruise Speed650 km/h
- Stall Speed150 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Ferry Range1,500 km
- Combat Radius350 km
- Rate of Climb20 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length10.2 m
- Wingspan9.9 m
- Height3.1 m
- Wing Area18.5
- Empty Weight2,400 kg
- Loaded Weight3,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
- Internal Gun2x 30mm DEFA cannons
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built30
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1965
- Production Start1954
- Production End1958
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
214GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT134SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS204PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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