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Aichi AB-6
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AichiAB-6

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Japan · 1933
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AichiAB-6

Aichi AB-6
Aichi AB-6 Photo: Balon Greyjoy · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
10
Sensor Suite
15
Endurance
30
Range
25
Weapons Payload
10
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
20
Reliability
50
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Japan
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1933–1933
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
19
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
23/30
Interwar Period
121/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
10
Sensor Suite
15
Endurance
30
Range
25
Weapons Payload
10
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
20
Reliability
50
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Aichi AB-6
Country
Production
1933–1933
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
19
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Base AirframeHeinkel He 62
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Flight Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeHiro Type 91
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed148.147 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,850 m
  • Endurance11.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.44 m
  • Wingspan12.98 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,020 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1933
  • Production End1933
  • Operational Statusprototype only, not entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1933Production started
93
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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