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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
Antonov An-70
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
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 Flight1994
- Service Entry Year2015
- Crew3
- Primary RoleMilitary transport aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeProgress D-27
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)6,000 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed750 km/h
- Top Speed780 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Maximum Range4,750 km
- Range with Max Payload3,000 km
- Takeoff Run600 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload47,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume200
- Troop Capacity300
- Paratroop Capacity127
- Pallet Positions9
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length40.73 m
- Wingspan37.5 m
- Height12.5 m
- Empty Weight66,230 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight110,000 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators1
- Variants6
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1991
- Production End2015
- Operational StatusCompleted state tests, open for production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2015Production started
11
years in service
0
years in production
2
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Antonov An-70SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Ukraine | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
45TACTICAL TRANSPORTS3MODERN ERA · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS28UKRAINE · ALL WEAPONS201PERFORMANCE/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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