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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-46A Commando
Category
Country
Production
1940–1945
Quantity
3,181
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
3
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 Flight1940
- Service Entry Year1941
- Crew4
- Primary RoleMilitary transport aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-2800 radial piston engine
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)1,491 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed300 km/h
- Top Speed433 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,400 m
- Maximum Range2,600 km
- Range with Max Payload1,900 km
- Takeoff Run670 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity5MOD.5
- Maximum Payload10,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume43.2
- Troop Capacity40
- Paratroop Capacity30
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length28.8 m
- Wingspan32.9 m
- Height7.6 m
- Empty Weight14,700 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight21,700 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built3,181
- Operators30
- Variants10
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1968
- Production Start1940
- Production End1945
- Operational StatusLimited civilian use
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Production started
- 1945Production ended
86
years in service
5
years in production
3,181
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113TACTICAL TRANSPORTS3WORLD WAR II · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/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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