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Air Superiority Fighters
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Chengdu J-9
Chengdu J-9 Photo: Retxham (talk) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
40
Speed
50
Radar & Avionics
20
Range
40
Stealth
10
Survivability
20
Reliability
30
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ManufacturerChengdu Aircraft Industry Group
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
Data Quality80%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
30
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
470/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
40
Speed
50
Radar & Avionics
20
Range
40
Stealth
10
Survivability
20
Reliability
30
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Chengdu J-9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ 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
📖 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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