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
Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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 Flight1942
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew5
- Primary Rolemilitary transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeGnome-Rhône 14N
- Number of Engines6
- Power (each, turboprop)868 kW
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed210 km/h
- Top Speed285 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,000 m
- Maximum Range2,000 km
- Range with Max Payload1,200 km
- Takeoff Run1,200 m
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload12,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume112
- Troop Capacity120
- Paratroop Capacity120
- Vehicle Capacity12 tonnes cargo
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length28.2 m
- Wingspan38.75 m
- Height6.5 m
- Empty Weight27,330 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight36,000 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built198
- Operators1
- Variants10
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1944
- Production Start1942
- Production End1944
- Operational Statusretired 1944
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1942Production started
- 1944Production ended
84
years in service
2
years in production
198
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
183TACTICAL TRANSPORTS19WORLD WAR II · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS615GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS203PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
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