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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
Shaanxi Y-9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Flight2010
- Service Entry Year2012
- Crew4
- Primary Rolemedium military transport aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeWoJiang WJ-6C
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed556 km/h
- Top Speed660 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,400 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Cargo Hold Volume155
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length36.065 m
- Max Takeoff Weight65,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators3
- Variants500
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
- 2017Sale: Myanmar (1 units)
16
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Shaanxi Y-9SALES2records
Myanmar
Namibiaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54TACTICAL TRANSPORTS5MODERN ERA · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS117PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS61PERFORMANCE/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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