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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
Supermarine Attacker
Category
Country
Production
1948–1954
Quantity
182
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
79
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1946
- Service Entry Year1951
- Crew1
- Primary RoleNaval fighter‑bomber
- GenerationFirst‑generation jet
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Nene
- Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Nene 3/4
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)22
- Thrust-to-Weight0.3
- AfterburnerNo
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed949.428 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
- Service Ceiling13,716 m
- Ferry Range1,200 km
- Combat Radius300 km
- Rate of Climb30 m/s
- G-Limit6
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length11.278 m
- Wingspan11.25 m
- Height3.02 m
- Wing Area21
- Empty Weight3,826 kg
- Loaded Weight5,339 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight7,700 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload800 kg
- Internal Gun4 × Hispano No. 3 Mark 5 20mm Cannon
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
- RadarAI Mk. X (early versions)
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built182
- Operators2
- Variants5
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1957
- Production Start1948
- Production End1954
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1948Production started
- 1951Entered service
- 1954Production ended
78
years in service
6
years in production
182
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
588AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS79EARLY COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS966UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS590PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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