Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
XF-87 Blackhawk
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1948
- Crew2
- Primary Roleinterceptor
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeWestinghouse XJ34-WE-7
- Engine ModelWestinghouse XJ34-WE-7
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)53.38
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed956.52 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.79 Mach
- Service Ceiling12,192 m
- Ferry Range1,609 km
- Rate of Climb13 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length18.898 m
- Wingspan18.29 m
- Height6.1 m
- Wing Area55.74
- Empty Weight11,761 kg
- Loaded Weight22,638 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight22,638 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
- Internal Gun4 × AN/M2 cannon in the nose
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built2
- Variants4
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1948
- Operational Statuscanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1948Production started
78
years in service
2
units produced
04 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
71INTERCEPTORS19EARLY COLD WAR · INTERCEPTORS2403UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTERCEPTORS
ⓘ Rankings are within theInterceptorscategory.
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