Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Meteor NF11
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1955
Quantity
3,947
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
88
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1943
- Service Entry Year1951
- Crew2
- Primary RoleNight interception
- GenerationFirst generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelRolls-Royce Derwent 8
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)15.6
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,125 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed940 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.8 Mach
- Cruise Speed668 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Ferry Range1,580 km
- Combat Radius320 km
- Rate of Climb22.86 m/s
- G-Limit7
- Takeoff Run713 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length13.59 m
- Wingspan13.1 m
- Height4.22 m
- Wing Area32.5
- Empty Weight5,420 kg
- Loaded Weight7,120 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight8,660 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload907 kg
- Internal Gun4× 20 mm Hispano Mk V
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAI Mk 10 (SCR-720)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built3,947
- Operators15
- Variants15
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1970
- Production Start1943
- Production End1955
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1943Production started
- 1947Sale: Argentina (100 units)
- 1949Sale: Denmark (40 units)
- 1950Sale: France (32 units)
- 1955Production ended
83
years in service
12
years in production
3,947
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 16 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Meteor NF11 // SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Meteor NF11SALES3records
France
Denmark
Argentinaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
376AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS88WORLD WAR II · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS816UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS557PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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