Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Hunter variant
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
38
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1951
- Service Entry Year1954
- Crew1
- Primary RoleFighter / Ground attack
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)45.17
- Thrust (afterburner, each)42.7
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed1,171 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.94 Mach
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length13.3 m
- Wingspan10.1 m
- Height4.1 m
- Empty Weight6,800 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight12,000 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
- Hardpoints4
- Internal Gun4 x 30 mm ADEN
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1,972
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year2014
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1953Production started
73
years in service
1,972
units produced
04 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
198AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS38EARLY COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS569UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS462PERFORMANCE/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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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