Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Mission TypeAerial reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1941
- Flight Crew1
- Mission Crew1
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeHirth HM 501
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,000 m
- Range500 km
- Endurance4
◇Mission Systems8MOD.8
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.81 m
- Wingspan10.18 m
- Max Takeoff Weight1,050 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built6
- Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1941
- Operational StatusPrototype only, never entered full service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1941Production started
85
years in service
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
348INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT35WORLD WAR II · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1179GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS395PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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