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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
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir Superiority Fighter
- Generation6th generation
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeturbofan
- Engine ModelIHI XF9-1
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerYes
▣Armament5MOD.5
◇Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
- RadarAESA
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
◆Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Operational Statusdevelopment
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
37AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS5MODERN ERA · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS76JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS662PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
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.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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