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XC-35
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XC-35

Tactical Transports · United States · 1935
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XC-35

XC-35
XC-35 Photo: United States Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
40
Reliability
45
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
50
Versatility
45
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Transports
EraInterwar Period
In service1935–1937
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
5/11
Interwar Period
191/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
40
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
40
Reliability
45
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
50
Versatility
45
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
XC-35
Production
1935–1937
Quantity
1
Unit Price (current)
$2.6M↗ 2250% inflation · 1935→2025
Original Price
$112.2K (1935)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.6M
Original: $112.2K (1935)
Inflation: +%2250
41
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 Flight1937
  • Service Entry Year1937
  • Crew6
  • Primary RoleExperimental pressurized transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1340-43
  • Number of Engines2
  • Power (each, turboprop)410 kW
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed344.369 km/h
  • Top Speed379.771 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,601.2 m
◇Cargo & Capacity1MOD.1
◆Aerial Refueling1MOD.1
▤Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
  • Height3.048 m
  • Empty Weight3,601.584 kg
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Built1
  • Unit Cost112,197 USD
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1948
  • Production Start1935
  • Production End1937
  • Operational StatusIn storage
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1935Production started
  2. 1937Entered service
91
years in service
2
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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