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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
North American AJ-2 Savage
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J57
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel13,600 kg
▣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
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload3,600 kg
- Internal GunNone
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarAN/APQ-24
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built55
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1960
- Production Start1949
- Production End1956
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Production started
- 1956Production ended
77
years in service
7
years in production
55
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
71STRATEGIC BOMBERS25EARLY COLD WAR · STRATEGIC BOMBERS1838UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS103PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STRATEGIC BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📖 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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