Data Quality84%
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 · EARLY COLD WAR
75
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
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
◎General1MOD.1
- First Flight1947
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeLyul'ka TR-1
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Service Ceiling13,600 m
- Ferry Range1,550 km
- Rate of Climb27.78 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Wingspan12.25 m
- Wing Area25
- Empty Weight6,890 kg
- Loaded Weight7,400 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1946Production started
- 1947Production ended
80
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
506AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS75EARLY COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1628RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS787PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources