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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
Asuka/QSTOL
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
8
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew5
- Primary RoleQuiet STOL research aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine Typeturbofan
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance1MOD.1
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Troop Capacity150
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1
▤Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statuson display
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Entered service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Asuka/QSTOL 
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
208TACTICAL TRANSPORTS38COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS420JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS212PERFORMANCE/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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