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North American AJ-2 Savage
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Strategic Bombers · United States · 1949
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NorthAmericanAJ-2Savage

North American AJ-2 Savage
North American AJ-2 Savage Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Range
55
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
65
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
45
Stealth
0
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
55
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1949–1956
Operators1 countries
Quantity55
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
25/28
Early Cold War
71/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Range
55
Penetration / Survivability
40
Nuclear Capability
65
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
45
Stealth
0
Reliability
50
Strategic Impact
55
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
North American AJ-2 Savage
Production
1949–1956
Quantity
55
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1949
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • Crew3
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber
  • GenerationPiston/jet hybrid
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
▣Performance8MOD.8
  • Top Speed758 km/h
  • Cruise Speed600 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,540 km
  • Combat Radius1,800 km
  • Rate of Climb15.2 m/s
  • G-Limit3.5
  • Takeoff Run1,200 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.2 m
  • Wingspan22.1 m
  • Height6.2 m
  • Wing Area77.6
  • Empty Weight13,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight23,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight25,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built55
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1960
  • Production Start1949
  • Production End1956
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1949Production started
  2. 1956Production ended
77
years in service
7
years in production
55
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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