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C-12AHuron

Tactical Transports · United States

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C-12AHuron

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MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 66

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment

Payload

Short / Rough-Field Capability

Range

Cargo Versatility

Reliability

Self-Protection

Low-Altitude Capability

Versatility

Technology

Cost-Effectiveness

Methodology ↗ → Tactical Transports ranking

Origin

United States

ManufacturerBeechcraft

CategoryTactical Transports

Operators24 countries

⊕ History

Data Quality85%

MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)

⊟ Tactical Transportsranking ↗methodology ↗

Tactical Transports MASS Rating

81/215

All-Time

Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored

Payload

Short / Rough-Field Capability

Range

Cargo Versatility

Reliability

Self-Protection

Low-Altitude Capability

Versatility

Technology

Cost-Effectiveness

ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.

01 / Overview

C-12A Huron

Category

Country

Prime contractor

Operators

💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗

TACTICAL TRANSPORTS

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PERFORMANCE/PRICE

UNIT COST (2025 USD)

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MASS SCORE ↗

tactical transports category

ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.

02 / Specs & Design

◎General5MOD.5

First Flight1972
Service Entry Year1974
Crew2
Primary Roletactical transport
In ServiceYes

◈Powerplant3MOD.3

Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 turboprop
Number of Engines2
Power (each, turboprop)634 kW

▣Performance7MOD.7

Cruise Speed538 km/h
Top Speed598 km/h
Service Ceiling10,668 m
Maximum Range3,150 km
Range with Max Payload2,040 km
Takeoff Run853 m
Unpaved / Short FieldYes

◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7

Maximum Payload2,358 kg
Cargo Hold Volume11.3
Troop Capacity13
Paratroop Capacity13
Vehicle Capacity2 light vehicles or 13 troops
Pallet Positions4
Rear Loading RampYes

◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2

Aerial TankerNo
In-Flight RefuelableYes

▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5

Length14.4 m
Wingspan16.6 m
Height4.5 m
Empty Weight4,650 kg
Max Takeoff Weight7,260 kg

⬢Production2MOD.2

Total Built408
Variants7

▲Service History3MOD.3

Production Start1972
Production End1987
Operational Statusactive

03 / History

05 / MASS Score

TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports

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C-12A Huron (this weapon) 66 #86 C-12C Huron 66 #87

Kawasaki C-1 66

MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗

81TACTICAL TRANSPORTS 1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS 14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS

ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.

📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms

In-Flight Refuelable

Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.

Rear Loading Ramp

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.

Unpaved / Short Field

Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.

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