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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light / medium transports category.
01 / Overview
Short C-23 Sherpa
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–1997
Quantity
60
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT / MEDIUM TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light / medium transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Crew3
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45-R
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed466.664 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,534.4 m
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length17.678 m
- Wingspan0.203 m
- Empty Weight6,680.167 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight10,387.44 kg
◆Production1MOD.1
- Total Built60
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 1997Production ended
41
years in service
12
years in production
60
units produced
3
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT / MEDIUM TRANSPORTS RANKING Light / Medium Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5LIGHT / MEDIUM TRANSPORTS3COLD WAR · LIGHT / MEDIUM TRANSPORTS154UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT / MEDIUM TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight / Medium Transportscategory.
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