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Ansaldo A.120
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AnsaldoA.120

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Italy · 1925
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AnsaldoA.120

Ansaldo A.120
Ansaldo A.120 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
40
Persistence
35
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1925
Operators3 countries
Quantity77
Data Quality86%
32
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
20/135
Interwar Period
155/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
40
Persistence
35
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Ansaldo A.120
Country
Production
1925–
Quantity
77
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeAnsaldo A.115 wing and Dewoitine D.1 fuselage
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1928
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeFiat A.22 piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling7,010.4 m
  • Endurance7
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length8.6 m
  • Wingspan12.8 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built77
  • Operators3
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1940
  • Production Start1925
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1925Production started
  2. 1928Sale: Lithuania (20 units)
101
years in service
77
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 20units
20active
Ansaldo A.120SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1928Lithuania20——
—Austria6——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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