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TwinEngineDeckBasedFighter

Interceptors · India · 1939
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TwinEngineDeckBasedFighter

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
40
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
5
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
45
Readiness
70
Reliability
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin India
ManufacturerHindustan Aeronautics Limited
CategoryInterceptors
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1945
Operators5 countries
Quantity10,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Interceptors MASS Rating
3/7
World War II
71/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
40
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
5
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
45
Readiness
70
Reliability
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter
Category
Country
Production
1939–1945
Quantity
10,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1939
  • Service Entry Year1941
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleinterceptor
  • Generationfirst generation jet
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeliquid‑cooled V‑12 piston
  • Engine ModelAllison V-1710
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)0
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)0
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel2,100 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed660 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.5 Mach
  • Cruise Speed540 km/h
  • Stall Speed210 km/h
  • Service Ceiling13,800 m
  • Ferry Range4,200 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • Rate of Climb30 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.8 m
  • Wingspan14 m
  • Height4 m
  • Wing Area39
  • Empty Weight6,300 kg
  • Loaded Weight10,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight11,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Built10,000
  • Unit Cost50,000 USD
  • Operators5
  • Variants12
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1949
  • Production Start1939
  • Production End1945
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
  3. 2017Entered service
87
years in service
6
years in production
10,000
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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