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 O-52 Owl
Category
Country
Production
1941–1941
Quantity
203
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 AirframeCurtiss Model 85
- Mission TypeObservation / Reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1941
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1340-51 Wasp
- Number of Engines1
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.925 m
- Wingspan0.229 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,433 kg
◇Production1MOD.1
- Total Built203
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1941Production started
- 1942Sale: Russia (30 units)
85
years in service
0
years in production
203
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Curtiss O-52 OwlSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 |  Russia | 30 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
155INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT22WORLD WAR II · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT2451UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS346PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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