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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
Jakowlew I-28
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1939
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
107
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1939
- Crew1
- Primary Roleair superiority fighter
- Generationpre‑World War II (early 4th‑generation)
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine Typeliquid‑cooled V‑12
- Engine ModelM-71
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel600 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed720 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.95 Mach
- Cruise Speed560 km/h
- Stall Speed150 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Ferry Range1,500 km
- Combat Radius400 km
- Rate of Climb18 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length9.5 m
- Wingspan10.2 m
- Height3.2 m
- Wing Area22.5
- Empty Weight3,400 kg
- Loaded Weight4,600 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,700 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload500 kg
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators0
- Variants0
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1939
- Production End1939
- Operational Statusprototype only, never entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939Production started
- 1948Entered service
87
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
470AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS107WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1607RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS557PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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