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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
Lockheed C-140 Jetstar
Category
Country
Production
1961–1980
Quantity
202
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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 Flight1957
- Service Entry Year1961
- Crew2
- Primary RoleTactical Transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney JT12A-8 turbojet (C-140A/C-140B) / Garrett TFE731-3 turbofan (JetStar II)
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (each)14.68
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed912 km/h
- Top Speed912 km/h
- Service Ceiling13,100 m
- Maximum Range4,023 km
- Range with Max Payload4,023 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity3MOD.3
- Maximum Payload1,588 kg
- Vehicle Capacity10 passengers + 2 crew
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length18.42 m
- Wingspan16.6 m
- Height6.23 m
- Empty Weight10,100 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight20,185 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built202
- Operators10
- Variants8
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1990
- Production Start1961
- Production End1980
- Operational StatusLimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1961Production started
- 1980Production ended
65
years in service
19
years in production
202
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
155TACTICAL TRANSPORTS45EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS144PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
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