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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
Embraer KC-390
Category
Country
Production
2018–
Quantity
16
Unit Price (current)
$88.3M↗ 3% inflation · 2024→2025
Original Price
$86.0M (2024)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$88.3M
Original: $86.0M (2024)
Inflation: +%3
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight2015
- Service Entry Year2019
- Crew3
- Primary RoleMulti‑mission transport and aerial refuelling
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeIAE V2500-E5
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (each)31.8
- Power (each, turboprop)31,700 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed850 km/h
- Top Speed988 km/h
- Service Ceiling11,000 m
- Maximum Range4,700 km
- Range with Max Payload3,000 km
- Takeoff Run1,500 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
- Maximum Payload26,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume130
- Troop Capacity80
- Paratroop Capacity66
- Vehicle Capacity26 t payload, 80 troops, 66 paratroops
- Pallet Positions4
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling4MOD.4
- Aerial TankerYes
- Fuel Offload Capacity0 kg
- Refueling Method (boom/drogue)Probe‑and‑drogue
- In-Flight RefuelableYes
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length35.2 m
- Wingspan35.05 m
- Height11.84 m
- Empty Weight33,300 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight81,000 kg
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Total Built16
- Unit Cost86,000,000 USD
- Operators3
- Variants3
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2014
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Sale: Brazil (28 units)
- 2018Production started
- 2019Entered service
- 2020Sale: Hungary (2 units)
- 2024Sale: Czech Republic (2 units)
8
years in service
16
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Embraer KC-390SALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Czech Republic | 2 | — | — |
| 2020 |  Hungary | 2 | — | — |
| 2014 |  Brazil | 28 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1MODERN ERA · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS3BRAZIL · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS176PRICE · ALL WEAPONS61PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Aerial tanker: military aircraft equipped to refuel other aircraft in flight using a system of hoses or booms.
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
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.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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