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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
Lavochkin La-160
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1946–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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
- First Flight1947
- Crew1
- Primary Roleresearch prototype for high-speed swept-wing flight
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeYuF afterburning RD-10
- Engine ModelYuF afterburning RD-10
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)8.83
- Thrust (afterburner, each)11.17
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed970 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Ferry Range1,000 km
- Rate of Climb19.84 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length10.06 m
- Wingspan8.95 m
- Height4.125 m
- Wing Area15.9
- Empty Weight2,738 kg
- Loaded Weight4,060 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,060 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
- Internal Gun2 x 37 mm cannon
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusprototype, broke up in flight, never entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1946Production started
80
years in service
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
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