Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Aichi E3A
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1932–
Quantity
12
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Base AirframeHeinkel HD 56
- Mission Typereconnaissance seaplane
- Service Entry Year1932
- Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeGasuden / Hitachi Type 90 Amakaze
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed125 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,710 m
- Range753 km
- Endurance6
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length8.45 m
- Wingspan11.1 m
- Max Takeoff Weight1,600 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built12
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1932Production started
94
years in service
12
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
177INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT31INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT404JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS41PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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