Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Arava 201
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Flight1969
- Service Entry Year1972
- Crew2
- Primary RoleLight STOL utility transport aircraft
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprop
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)533 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed319 km/h
- Top Speed326 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,620 m
- Maximum Range1,100 km
- Range with Max Payload200 km
- Takeoff Run400 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
- Maximum Payload2,350 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume11.4
- Troop Capacity20
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length12.69 m
- Wingspan20.96 m
- Height5.21 m
- Empty Weight3,999 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight6,804 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built103
- Operators15
- Variants11
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2004
- Production Start1972
- Production End1988
- Operational StatusLimited use
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
- 1988Production ended
54
years in service
16
years in production
103
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory7country · 27units
27active
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
72TACTICAL TRANSPORTS14COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS81ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS61PERFORMANCE/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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