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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
Boeing C-32B Gatekeeper
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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 Flight1998
- Service Entry Year1998
- Crew16
- Primary Roleclandestine airlift to special operations and global emergency response
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce RB211-535E4
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (each)178
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed926 km/h
- Top Speed974 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,802 m
- Maximum Range10,461 km
- Takeoff Run1,524 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Maximum Payload57,270 kg
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
- Aerial TankerNo
- Refueling Method (boom/drogue)air-to-air refueling
- In-Flight RefuelableYes
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length47.32 m
- Wingspan38.05 m
- Height13.56 m
- Empty Weight58,390 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight116,120 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built2
- Operators2
- Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1996
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Boeing C-32B Gatekeeper 
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
62TACTICAL TRANSPORTS5POST-COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS909UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS164PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
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