Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Shcherbakov Shche-2
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1946
Quantity
550
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Flight1942
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeShvetsov M-11d
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)75 kW
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed155 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,000 m
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
- Maximum Payload1,000 kg
- Troop Capacity16
- Paratroop Capacity16
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
- Length14.27 m
- Empty Weight2,235 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,500 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built550
- Operators3
- Variants2
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year1960
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1943Production started
- 1946Production ended
83
years in service
3
years in production
550
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
204TACTICAL TRANSPORTS24WORLD WAR II · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1486RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS122PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
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