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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
Sud-Ouest Bretagne
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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 Flight1945
- Crew4
- Primary RoleAirliner and military transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-2800-CA18
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)1,815 kW
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed450 km/h
- Top Speed575 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,500 m
- Maximum Range2,175 km
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Vehicle Capacity30-43 passengers
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length18.95 m
- Wingspan26.9 m
- Height5.9 m
- Empty Weight14,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight20,250 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built45
- Operators2
- Variants6
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1945
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945Production started
81
years in service
45
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
148TACTICAL TRANSPORTS11WORLD WAR II · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS276FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS95PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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