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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
EC-130J Commando Solo III
Category
Country
Production
2003–
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1996
- Service Entry Year1999
- Crew5
- Passengers92
- Primary RoleSpecial electronic warfare and psychological operations aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Engine Power (each)3,430 kW
- Anti-Torque TypeFour-blade Dowty R391 composite propeller
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed540 km/h
- Cruise Speed500 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,534 m
- Range3,300 km
- Ferry Range7,400 km
- Rate of Climb9.65 m/s
- Endurance1,200
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Fuselage Length29.79 m
- Height11.66 m
- Empty Weight34,170 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight70,307 kg
- Useful Load36,137 kg
- Cabin Volume127.4
◆Armament & Mission6MOD.6
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload19,690 kg
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1996
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
- 2004Entered service
23
years in service
500
units produced
26
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Countries28country
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
45UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS10POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS630UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS149PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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Seats designed to absorb crash forces, reducing injury to occupants.
Combined forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret for target acquisition and tracking, typically mounted on aircraft or ground vehicles.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
Electronic receiver system that detects and identifies radar signals, alerting aircraft to potential threats for defensive countermeasures.
A radar system used to detect and track precipitation, storm intensity, and wind patterns to assist in flight operations and mission planning.
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