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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
CASA C-207 Azor
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
55
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Flight1955
- Service Entry Year1960
- Crew4
- Primary RoleShort/medium-range troop/cargo transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeBristol Hercules 730 radial piston
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)1,522 kW
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed400 km/h
- Top Speed420 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,000 m
- Maximum Range2,350 km
◇Cargo & Capacity5MOD.5
- Maximum Payload4,000 kg
- Troop Capacity40
- Paratroop Capacity37
- Vehicle Capacity40 passengers or 4,000 kg cargo
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length20.85 m
- Wingspan27.8 m
- Height7.75 m
- Empty Weight10,600 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight16,500 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built20
- Operators1
- Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1980
- Production Start1958
- Production End1967
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1960Production started
- 1967Production ended
66
years in service
7
years in production
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
186TACTICAL TRANSPORTS55EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS121SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS122PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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