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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Airbus C-295W
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1997
- Service Entry Year2001
- Crew3
- Primary Roletactical transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PW127G
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (each)2,645
- Power (each, turboprop)1,976 kW
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed482 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,620 m
- Maximum Range5,750 km
- Range with Max Payload3,704 km
- Takeoff Run670 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
- Maximum Payload9,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume53.2
- Troop Capacity71
- Paratroop Capacity48
- Vehicle Capacitythree light vehicles
- Pallet Positions5
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
- Aerial TankerNo
- Refueling Method (boom/drogue)probe-and-drogue
- In-Flight RefuelableYes
▤Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length24.5 m
- Wingspan27.59 m
- Height8.66 m
- Max Takeoff Weight23,200 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built329
- Operators38
- Variants8
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
329
units produced
30
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4TACTICAL TRANSPORTS3POST-COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS4SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS13PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
A hinged rear fuselage section on military transport aircraft that lowers to enable direct loading/unloading of cargo or vehicles from the aircraft's tail.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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