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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express
Category
Country
Production
1942–
Quantity
287
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1942
- Crew5
- Passengers25
- Primary RoleMilitary transport aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeRadial piston
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed430 km/h
- Cruise Speed320 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,000 m
- Range2,500 km
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Empty Weight17,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight28,000 kg
◆Armament & Mission1MOD.1
- Weapons Payload5,443 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built287
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
287
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express // SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Consolidated C-87 Liberator ExpressSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  United Kingdom | 26 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
140UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS2WORLD WAR II · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1540UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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