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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
Chengdu J-9
Category
Prime contractor
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew1
- Primary RoleInterceptor
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeWoshan WS-6
- Engine ModelWoshan WS-6
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)83
- Thrust (afterburner, each)121
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
- Ferry Range2,000 km
- Rate of Climb220 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Wing Area55.7
- Empty Weight13,000 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
- RadarType 205 radar
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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