Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
C-137 Stratoliner
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
50
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Flight1958
- Service Entry Year1959
- Crew4
- Primary RoleVIP transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney TF33-PW-102 turbofan engines
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (each)80
- Power (each, turboprop)11,186 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed965.52 km/h
- Top Speed1,008.968 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Maximum Range11,800 km
- Range with Max Payload10,000 km
- Takeoff Run3,000 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload20,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume100
- Troop Capacity22
- Paratroop Capacity0
- Pallet Positions0
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
- Aerial TankerNo
- Fuel Offload Capacity0 kg
- In-Flight RefuelableNo
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length46.33 m
- Wingspan44.196 m
- Height12.802 m
- Empty Weight44,664.178 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight134,719.2 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built7
- Operators4
- Variants137
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year2001
- Production Start1959
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1957Entered service
- 1959Production started
- 1965Production ended
67
years in service
6
years in production
7
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
161TACTICAL TRANSPORTS50EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1627UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS144PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
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