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Felixstowe F.5
Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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FelixstoweF.5

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1918
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FelixstoweF.5

Felixstowe F.5
Felixstowe F.5 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerEnglish Electric, Hiro Naval Arsenal, Dick, Kerr & Co., Seaplane Experimental Station
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1925
Operators3 countries
Quantity163
Data Quality88%
24
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
42/80
World War I
276/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Felixstowe F.5
Production
1918–1925
Quantity
163
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
42
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
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 AirframeFelixstowe F.2
  • Mission Typepatrol reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce Eagle VIII, V-12
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed100 km/h
  • Service Ceiling2,072.64 m
  • Range400 km
  • Endurance4
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length14.935 m
  • Wingspan31.394 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,752.555 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built163
  • Operators3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1930
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1925
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
  2. 1925Production ended
  3. 1945First deployment: Cold War
108
years in service
7
years in production
163
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
FELIXSTOWE F.5 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
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