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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-178
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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 Flight2015
- Crew2
- Primary Roleshort-range medium airlift military transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeProgress D-436-148FM
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (each)16.534
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed825 km/h
- Top Speed990 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,200 m
- Maximum Range5,300 km
- Range with Max Payload3,680 km
- Takeoff Run2,500 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
- Maximum Payload18,000 kg
- Troop Capacity90
- Paratroop Capacity70
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length32.23 m
- Wingspan30.57 m
- Height9.57 m
- Max Takeoff Weight37,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1
- Variants1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2009
- Operational StatusIn development
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2015Entered service
- 2019Sale: Ukraine (13 units)
17
years in service
1
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
An-178SALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Ukraine | 13 | — | — |
| 2015 |  Azerbaijan | 10 | — | — |
| — |  Saudi Arabia | 30 | — | — |
| — |  Iraq | 2 | — | — |
| — | Ukraine | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Peru | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
144TACTICAL TRANSPORTS7POST-COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS95UKRAINE · ALL WEAPONS188PERFORMANCE/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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