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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Paramount Mwari
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
5
Unit Price (current)
$14.3M↗ 43% inflation · 2011→2025
Original Price
$10.0M (2011)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$14.3M
Original: $10.0M (2011)
Inflation: +%43
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Flight2014
- Crew2
- Primary RoleReconnaissance/Counter-insurgency
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed504 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,450 m
- Ferry Range2,129.8 km
- Takeoff Run550 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length10.363 m
- Wingspan11.9 m
- Height4 m
- Empty Weight1,995.84 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,800 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
- Hardpoints6
- Internal GunGI-2 20 mm cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built5
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2011
- Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
5
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
52GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT2MODERN ERA · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT24SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS4PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT303PRICE · ALL WEAPONS76PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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