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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Vought AU-1 Corsair
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1952
- Service Entry Year1952
- Crew1
- Primary RoleGround Attack / Close Air Support
- GenerationPiston-engine
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypePiston radial
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-2800-83W Double Wasp
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)14.9
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel1,140 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
- Top Speed671 km/h
- Cruise Speed380 km/h
- Stall Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,000 m
- Ferry Range1,600 km
- Combat Radius450 km
- Rate of Climb15.2 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length10.1 m
- Wingspan12.5 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area29
- Empty Weight4,579 kg
- Loaded Weight6,300 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,630 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints6
- Weapons Payload1,800 kg
- Internal Gun4× 20mm AN/M3
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built111
- Operators1
- Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1964
- Production Start1952
- Production End1952
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1952Production started
74
years in service
0
years in production
111
units produced
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Vought AU-1 Corsair // SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
83GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT10EARLY COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1165UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS76PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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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