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S-105
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S-105

Air Superiority Fighters · Czech Republic · 1958
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S-105

S-105
S-105 Photo: USN (U.S. Naval Historical Center photograph NH 72793) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
40
Range
50
Stealth
0
Survivability
65
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerAERO Vodochody Aerospace
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraEarly Cold War
In service1958–1963
Operators14 countries
Quantity183
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
23/89
Early Cold War
130/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
40
Range
50
Stealth
0
Survivability
65
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
S-105
Prime contractor
Production
1958–1963
Quantity
183
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1958
  • Service Entry Year1959
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleAir superiority fighter
  • GenerationSecond generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelTumansky RD-9B
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)25.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)31.87
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.76
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel1,800 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,455 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.37 Mach
  • Cruise Speed950 km/h
  • Stall Speed220 km/h
  • Service Ceiling17,500 m
  • Ferry Range2,200 km
  • Combat Radius685 km
  • Rate of Climb180 m/s
  • G-Limit8
  • Takeoff Run610 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length12.54 m
  • Wingspan9 m
  • Height3.88 m
  • Wing Area25
  • Empty Weight5,760 kg
  • Loaded Weight7,560 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight8,900 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built183
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1958Production started
  2. 1963Production ended
68
years in service
5
years in production
183
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 14 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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