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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
TS-62
Category
Country
Production
1947–
Quantity
10,174
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
34
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
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 Flight1941
- Service Entry Year1942
- Crew4
- Primary RoleTactical transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)1,000 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed220 km/h
- Top Speed250 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,300 m
- Maximum Range2,500 km
- Range with Max Payload1,600 km
- Takeoff Run700 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
- Maximum Payload2,700 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume10.5
- Troop Capacity27
- Paratroop Capacity28
- Vehicle Capacity27 troops or 18 litters
- Pallet Positions2
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length19.43 m
- Wingspan28.96 m
- Height5.16 m
- Empty Weight7,650 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight11,800 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built10,174
- Operators100
- Variants60
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1941
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947Production started
79
years in service
10,174
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 74 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
132TACTICAL TRANSPORTS34EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1367UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/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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