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E16AZuiun

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Japan · 1944
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E16AZuiun

E16A Zuiun
E16A Zuiun Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Japan
ManufacturerAichi
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity256
Data Quality84%
33
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
19/35
World War II
141/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
E16A Zuiun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
256
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 AirframeAichi AM-22 design
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance floatplane dive bomber
  • Service Entry Year1944
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeMitsubishi MK8D Kinsei 54
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed333 km/h
  • Service Ceiling10,000 m
  • Range1,176 km
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.833 m
  • Wingspan12.81 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,553 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built256
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1945
  • Production Start1944
  • Production End1945
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1944Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
256
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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