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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
McDonnell Douglas YC-15
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1975
- Crew3
- Primary RoleTactical airlifter
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney JT8D-17
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (each)72.5
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed873.796 km/h
- Top Speed949.428 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,144 m
- Maximum Range4,800 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Maximum Payload35,274 kg
- Troop Capacity150
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length37.795 m
- Wingspan33.6 m
- Height13.106 m
- Empty Weight47,628 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight98,286.048 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built2
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1975Production started
51
years in service
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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