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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
LTV V-507 Vagabond
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
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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
- Generation4.5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeTurbofan
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney F119
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseYes
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
- Service Ceiling18,000 m
- G-Limit9
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length15.5 m
- Wingspan10.5 m
- Height4.8 m
- Wing Area30
- Empty Weight10,000 kg
- Loaded Weight18,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight22,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints10
- Weapons Payload7,000 kg
- Internal Gun1× 20 mm M61A2 Vulcan
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAN/APG-77 AESA
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1990
- Production End2005
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS51UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS590PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE12terms
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.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Supercruise is the ability of an aircraft to sustain supersonic speed in level flight without using afterburner.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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