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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
PZL C-145A Combat Coyote
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · MODERN ERA
10
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 Flight2009
- Service Entry Year2009
- Crew2
- Primary Roletactical transport
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65B turboprop
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)820 kW
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Takeoff Run549 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
- Maximum Payload2,000 kg
- Troop Capacity17
- Paratroop Capacity17
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length13.1 m
- Wingspan22.06 m
- Height4.9 m
- Max Takeoff Weight7,500 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built16
- Operators1
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2022
- Production Start2009
- Production End2022
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Sale: United States (10 units)
- 2011Production started
- 2016Sale: Costa Rica (2 units)
- 2022Production ended
15
years in service
11
years in production
16
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory13country · 91units
91active
PZL C-145A Combat CoyoteSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  Costa Rica | 2 | — | — |
| 2016 |  Nepal | 2 | — | — |
| 2016 |  Kenya | 3 | — | — |
| 2009 |  United States | 10 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
175TACTICAL TRANSPORTS10MODERN ERA · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS123POLAND · ALL WEAPONS144PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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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