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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew2
- Primary RoleAll-weather naval stealth bomber
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric F412-GE-D5F2
- Engine ModelGeneral Electric F412-D5F2
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (afterburner, each)58
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed925.92 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Rate of Climb25.4 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length11.278 m
- Height3.353 m
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload2,340 kg
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built0
- Operators0
- Variants0
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
118GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1449UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS245PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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