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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 NAV-8B Herrier II
Category
Country
Production
1981–2003
Quantity
340
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1981
- Service Entry Year1985
- Crew1
- Primary Roleground-attack / close air support / reconnaissance
- Generationsecond generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine Typeturbofan
- Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Pegasus 11
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)96
- Thrust (afterburner, each)0
- Thrust-to-Weight0.6
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
- Internal Fuel4,400 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed1,064 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)1.6 Mach
- Cruise Speed800 km/h
- Stall Speed200 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,200 m
- Ferry Range2,780 km
- Combat Radius500 km
- Rate of Climb50 m/s
- G-Limit2.5
- Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length14.6 m
- Wingspan9.75 m
- Height4.9 m
- Wing Area30.4
- Empty Weight12,200 kg
- Loaded Weight14,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight15,200 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload3,200 kg
- Internal GunGAU‑12 25 mm cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAPG‑65
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built340
- Operators3
- Variants5
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2026
- Production Start1981
- Production End2003
- Operational Statusin service (USMC retiring 2026)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1981Production started
- 2003Production ended
45
years in service
22
years in production
340
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS NAV-8B HERRIER II · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
26GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT10COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT525UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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.
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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