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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-98
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1956
- Crew3
- Primary Rolesupersonic bomber
- Generationfirst-generation jet bomber
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Engine ModelLyulka AL-7F
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerYes
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length32.06 m
- Wingspan17.27 m
- Height8.06 m
- Wing Area87.5
- Max Takeoff Weight39,000 kg
◇Armament5MOD.5
- Internal GunAM-23
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
◆Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
- RadarInitiative radar
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Targeting PodNo
▤Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators1
- Variants0
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1960
- Production Start1954
- Production End1955
- Operational Statusprototype only, scrapped
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1954Production started
- 1960Production ended
72
years in service
6
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS RANKING Tactical / Medium Bombers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
63TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS12EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS993RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS270PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical / Medium Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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