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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 Swift
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–
Quantity
197
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
43
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
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 Flight1948
- Service Entry Year1954
- Crew1
- Primary Rolefighter, interceptor
- Generationfirst-generation jet fighter
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Avon RA.7R (Avon 114)
- Engine ModelRolls-Royce Avon 109/114
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed1,148.141 km/h
- Service Ceiling13,959.84 m
- Ferry Range1,013.97 km
- Rate of Climb74.473 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length12.802 m
- Loaded Weight9,830.873 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
- Internal Gun2 × ADEN cannon
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built197
- Operators1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1967
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Production started
72
years in service
197
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
215AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS43EARLY COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS587UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS740PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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