Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Curtiss HS
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1919
Quantity
1,178
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
- Base Airframeflying boat
- Mission TypePatrol flying boat
- Service Entry Year1918
- Flight Crew2
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeLiberty L-12
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed110 km/h
- Service Ceiling1,584.96 m
- Range700 km
- Endurance4
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload100 kg
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length11.887 m
- Wingspan22.58 m
- Max Takeoff Weight3,500 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1,178
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1928
- Production Start1917
- Production End1919
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1918Production started
- 1919Production ended
108
years in service
1
years in production
1,178
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
Curtiss HSSALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Canada | 12 | — | — |
| — |  Portugal | 4 | — | — |
| — |  Brazil | 6 | — | — |
| — |  Peru | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Philippines | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Argentina | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
177INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT10WORLD WAR I · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT2485UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS41PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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