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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-20
Category
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
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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 Flight1965
- Service Entry Year1969
- Crew5
- Primary Roletactical airlift
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeKuznetsov NK-12MA turboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)11,186 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed520 km/h
- Top Speed560 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,000 m
- Maximum Range10,950 km
- Range with Max Payload5,000 km
- Takeoff Run1,300 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
- Maximum Payload80,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume639
- Troop Capacity291
- Paratroop Capacity150
- Vehicle Capacity2 medium tanks or 4 light vehicles
- Pallet Positions5
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length57.8 m
- Wingspan64.4 m
- Height12.53 m
- Empty Weight114,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight250,000 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built68
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1965
- Production End1976
- Operational Statuslimited service
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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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