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XP-13 Viper
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XP-13Viper

Air Superiority Fighters · United States
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XP-13Viper

XP-13 Viper
XP-13 Viper Photo: SDASM Archives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
20
Agility
40
Speed
30
Radar & Avionics
10
Range
25
Stealth
0
Survivability
30
Reliability
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
10
Origin United States
ManufacturerThomas-Morse Aircraft
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,908
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
21
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
659/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
20
Agility
40
Speed
30
Radar & Avionics
10
Range
25
Stealth
0
Survivability
30
Reliability
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
XP-13 Viper
Prime contractor
Quantity
1,908
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
21
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolefighter
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeCurtiss H-1640-1 Chieftain
  • Engine ModelCurtiss H-1640-1 Chieftain
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed277.776 km/h
  • Cruise Speed209.258 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,332.22 m
  • Ferry Range311.136 km
  • Rate of Climb8.636 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length7.01 m
  • Wingspan8.534 m
  • Height2.438 m
  • Wing Area17.559
  • Empty Weight1,026.043 kg
  • Loaded Weight1,476.922 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,477 kg
▤Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusprototype, not adopted
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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