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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
C-12F Huron
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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 Flight1974
- Service Entry Year1984
- Crew2
- Primary RoleOperational support aircraft for USAF and US Army
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprop
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (each)850
- Power (each, turboprop)634 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed540 km/h
- Top Speed580 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,668 m
- Maximum Range3,100 km
- Range with Max Payload2,900 km
- Takeoff Run550 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload1,300 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume3.4
- Troop Capacity8
- Paratroop Capacity0
- Pallet Positions0
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
- Aerial TankerNo
- Fuel Offload Capacity0 kg
- In-Flight RefuelableNo
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length13.34 m
- Wingspan16.61 m
- Height4.57 m
- Empty Weight3,370 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight5,670 kg
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1984
- Operational StatusActive service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
62TACTICAL TRANSPORTS13COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS909UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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