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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-12D
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1964
- Crew5
- Primary Roletactical transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeIvchenko AI-20M
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)2,983 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed550 km/h
- Top Speed777 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,200 m
- Maximum Range5,700 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity5MOD.5
- Maximum Payload20,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume97
- Troop Capacity100
- Paratroop Capacity100
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length33.1 m
- Wingspan38 m
- Height10.53 m
- Empty Weight28,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight61,000 kg
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1964
- Operational Statuslimited
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1964Production started
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
62
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 17 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries18country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
81TACTICAL TRANSPORTS16COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS534RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/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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