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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Northrop F-20 Tigershark
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1982
- Crew1
- Primary Rolelight fighter
- Generation4th generation
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric F404-GE-100
- Engine ModelGeneral Electric F404
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed2,124.06 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)1.04 Mach
- Stall Speed124 km/h
- Service Ceiling17,312.64 m
- Ferry Range592.64 km
- Rate of Climb88.88 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length14.326 m
- Wingspan0.302 m
- Height3.962 m
- Empty Weight5,357.016 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight12,474 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Hardpoints7
- Internal Gun2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Pontiac M39A3 cannons in the nose, 280 rounds each and a General Electric 30 mm gun pod which can be
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarPulse-Doppler
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built4
- Operators0
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production End1986
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1982Production started
- 1986Production ended
44
years in service
4
years in production
4
units produced
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
180AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS521PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
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.
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