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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
An-12A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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 Flight1957
- Service Entry Year1959
- Crew5
- Primary Roletactical transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeIvchenko AI-20K turboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)3,170 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed630 km/h
- Top Speed680 km/h
- Service Ceiling11,400 m
- Maximum Range3,600 km
- Range with Max Payload2,500 km
- Takeoff Run1,200 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload20,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume91
- Troop Capacity100
- Paratroop Capacity100
- Pallet Positions6
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length33 m
- Wingspan38 m
- Height10.5 m
- Empty Weight21,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight41,000 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1,248
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1957
- Production End1973
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1957Production started
- 1973Production ended
69
years in service
16
years in production
1,248
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 14 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries16country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54TACTICAL TRANSPORTS13EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS404RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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