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AS.31 Survey
Photo: Annuaire de L'Aéronautique 1931 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1929
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AS.31Survey

AS.31 Survey
AS.31 Survey Photo: Annuaire de L'Aéronautique 1931 · 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
50
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1929–1931
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
33
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
15/135
Interwar Period
141/419
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
50
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
AS.31 Survey
Production
1929–1931
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
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 Airframede Havilland DH.67
  • Mission Typeaerial survey
  • Service Entry Year1930
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBristol Jupiter XI geared air-cooled radials
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed177 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,680 m
  • Range797 km
  • Endurance4.5
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length14.79 m
  • Wingspan18.6 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,895 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2
  • Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1942
  • Production Start1929
  • Production End1931
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1929Production started
  2. 1931Production ended
97
years in service
2
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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