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CessnaC-28ATitan

Tactical Transports · United States · 1976
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CessnaC-28ATitan

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Short / Rough-Field Capability
50
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
45
Reliability
75
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Transports
EraCold War
In service1976–1982
Operators12 countries
Quantity396
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
47
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
35/39
Cold War
176/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Short / Rough-Field Capability
50
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
45
Reliability
75
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Cessna C-28A Titan
Production
1976–1982
Quantity
396
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
47
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1975
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleLight passenger/cargo aircraft
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine Typeturbocharged piston
  • Number of Engines2
  • Power (each, turboprop)280 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length11.5 m
  • Wingspan15.5 m
  • Height4.3 m
  • Empty Weight2,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built396
  • Variants7
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1976
  • Production End1982
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
  2. 1982Production ended
50
years in service
6
years in production
396
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Cessna C-28A TitanSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—United States2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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