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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
Northrop YB-49
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–
Quantity
35
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1947
- Crew5
- Primary Roleheavy bomber
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Number of Engines8
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Service Ceiling12,200 m
◇Armament5MOD.5
◆Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built4
- Operators1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusPrototype only
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1947Production started
79
years in service
35
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
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