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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Tupolev Tu-142
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–1994
Quantity
100
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base AirframeTupolev Tu-95
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare
- Service Entry Year1972
- Flight Crew11
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeKuznetsov NK-12MP
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed711 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Range12,000 km
- Endurance16
◇Mission Systems3MOD.3
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesYes
- Weapons Payload9,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length53.08 m
- Wingspan50 m
- Max Takeoff Weight180,000 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built100
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1968
- Production End1994
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
- 1994Production ended
54
years in service
22
years in production
100
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Tupolev Tu-142 05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Tupolev Tu-142SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  India | 8 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT1COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT25RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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