Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
MC-130E Combat Talon
Category
Country
Production
1966–
Quantity
18
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Flight1964
- Service Entry Year1966
- Crew5
- Primary Roleinfiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeTurboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)2,835 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed540 km/h
- Top Speed600 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,000 m
- Maximum Range4,000 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity1MOD.1
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length30 m
- Wingspan40.4 m
- Height11.6 m
- Empty Weight33,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight64,000 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built18
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year2013
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1966Production started
60
years in service
18
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MC-130E COMBAT TALON · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
3
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
1989–1990United States invasion of PanamaDecisive victory→19831983 Invasion of GrenadaDecisive victory→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
19TACTICAL TRANSPORTS4COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS383UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS95PERFORMANCE/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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