Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
C-123K Provider
Category
Country
Production
1949–1970
Quantity
307
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
31
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 Flight1949
- Service Entry Year1956
- Crew3
- Primary RoleMilitary transport aircraft
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypePiston and Jet
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (each)20
- Power (each, turboprop)1,715 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed280 km/h
- Top Speed330 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,600 m
- Maximum Range2,000 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity3MOD.3
- Maximum Payload5,800 kg
- Troop Capacity61
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length21.5 m
- Wingspan27.5 m
- Height7.5 m
- Empty Weight12,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight20,000 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built307
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1995
- Production Start1949
- Production End1970
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1949Production started
- 1970Production ended
77
years in service
21
years in production
307
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 12 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
C-123K PROVIDER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
C-123K ProviderSALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Cambodia | 21 | — | — |
| — |  El Salvador | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Laos | 10 | — | — |
| — |  Philippines | 19 | — | — |
| — |  Vietnam | 64 | — | — |
| — |  Taiwan | 4 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
120TACTICAL TRANSPORTS31EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1268UNITED STATES · 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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