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DH.9C
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DH.9C

Tactical / Medium Bombers · United Kingdom · 1921
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DH.9C

DH.9C
DH.9C Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
20
Survivability
15
Versatility
25
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1921
Operators4 countries
Quantity19
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
24
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
120/132
Interwar Period
262/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
20
Speed
20
Survivability
15
Versatility
25
Avionics
10
Reliability
40
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
DH.9C
Production
1921–
Quantity
19
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
120
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1921
  • Service Entry Year1922
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolepassenger transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeSiddeley Puma
  • Engine ModelSiddeley Puma
  • Number of Engines1
  • Internal Fuel805 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed185 km/h
  • Cruise Speed153 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,790 m
  • Ferry Range805 km
  • Rate of Climb3.35 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length9.3 m
  • Wingspan12.92 m
  • Height3.4 m
  • Wing Area40.3
  • Empty Weight1,179 kg
  • Loaded Weight1,497 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapons Payload318 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built19
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1932
  • Production Start1921
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1921Production started
105
years in service
19
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Airco DH.9 1917
DH.9C 1921
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 14units
14active
📚 Sources
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