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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
AB 204AS
Category
Country
Production
1959–1980
Quantity
390
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1956
- Service Entry Year1959
- Crew1
- Passengers11
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport Helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurboshaft
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)820 kW
- Transmission Rating760 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter14.63 m
- Main Rotor Blades2
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed220 km/h
- Cruise Speed205 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)230 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,760 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,380 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,680 m
- Range500 km
- Ferry Range820 km
- Rate of Climb8.1 m/s
- Endurance360
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length12.65 m
- Height4.4 m
- Rotor Disc Area168.1
- Empty Weight2,085 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,309 kg
- Useful Load2,224 kg
- Cabin Volume2.3
◆Armament & Mission8MOD.8
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,100 kg
- GunNone
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Sling Load Capacity1,800 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built390
- Variants5
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1959
- Production End1980
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1959Production started
- 1980Production ended
67
years in service
21
years in production
390
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS10EARLY COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS130ITALY · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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