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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 AV-16A
Category
Country
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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
- Crew1
- Primary RoleGround Attack / CAS
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine ModelRolls-Royce Pegasus 15
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Armament5MOD.5
◇Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
04 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1125UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS230PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
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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