Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Model 15
Category
Country
Production
1922–1934
Quantity
158
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
135
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
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 Flight1923
- Service Entry Year1925
- Crew1
- Primary RolePursuit fighter
- Generation1st generation
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine Typewater-cooled V-12
- Engine ModelCurtiss D-12 / Packard 2A-1500
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed228.506 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,768.34 m
- Rate of Climb12 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length7.01 m
- Empty Weight878.17 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints0
- Internal Gun2 × fixed machine guns
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built158
- Operators3
- Variants4
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1934
- Production Start1922
- Production End1934
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1922Production started
- 1934Production ended
104
years in service
12
years in production
158
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
647AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS135INTERWAR PERIOD · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS2745UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS684PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📚 Sources