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C-12D Huron
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C-12DHuron

Tactical Transports · United States · 1974
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C-12DHuron

C-12D Huron
C-12D Huron Photo: Anna Zvereva · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
75
Range
65
Cargo Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Versatility
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Transports
EraCold War
In service1974
Operators7 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
14/39
Cold War
72/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
75
Range
65
Cargo Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
70
Versatility
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
C-12D Huron
Production
1974–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
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 Flight1974
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roletactical transport, liaison, medical evacuation, passenger and light cargo transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine Typeturboprop
  • Number of Engines2
  • Power (each, turboprop)634 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed539 km/h
  • Top Speed576 km/h
  • Service Ceiling10,668 m
  • Maximum Range3,100 km
  • Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length13.34 m
  • Wingspan16.61 m
  • Height4.57 m
  • Empty Weight3,312 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,670 kg
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1974
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1974Production started
52
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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