Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
CT-43A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
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 Flight1973
- Service Entry Year1990
- Crew2
- Primary Roleexecutive transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeJT8D-9 turbofan
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed850 km/h
- Top Speed943 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Maximum Range4,000 km
- Takeoff Run2,000 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity3MOD.3
- Maximum Payload20,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume30
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
- Fuel Offload Capacity15,000 kg
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length30.5 m
- Wingspan28.3 m
- Height11.3 m
- Empty Weight30,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight52,000 kg
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year2010
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
- 1995Production ended
36
years in service
5
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
202TACTICAL TRANSPORTS37COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS2295UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS180PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📚 Sources