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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
Wellington B Mk IV
Category
Country
Production
1939–1945
Quantity
220
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR II
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1936
- Service Entry Year1938
- Crew6
- Primary RoleMedium bomber / anti‑submarine patrol
- GenerationWorld War II era
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine Typeradial piston
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney Twin Wasp
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)900
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed300 km/h
- Cruise Speed260 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,000 m
- Ferry Range2,500 km
◇Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
- Empty Weight8,000 kg
- Loaded Weight14,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight15,000 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Hardpoints1
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
- RadarASV maritime patrol radar (later variants)
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939Production started
- 1945Production ended
87
years in service
6
years in production
220
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 11 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS RANKING Tactical / Medium Bombers · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
86TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS33WORLD WAR II · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS405UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical / Medium Bomberscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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