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Tactical Transports · 1925
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
25
Cargo Versatility
35
Reliability
70
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
50
Versatility
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ManufacturerAtlantic Aircraft
CategoryTactical Transports
EraInterwar Period
In service1925–1932
Operators12 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
39
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
8/11
Interwar Period
199/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
25
Cargo Versatility
35
Reliability
70
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
50
Versatility
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
TA
Prime contractor
Production
1925–1932
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · INTERWAR PERIOD
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1924
  • Service Entry Year1925
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMilitary transport
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeWright J-5 radial piston
  • Number of Engines3
  • Power (each, turboprop)164 kW
▣Performance1MOD.1
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1925
  • Production End1932
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1925Production started
  2. 1932Production ended
101
years in service
7
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 12 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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