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F.K.52
Photo: Le Pontential Aérien Mondial 1936 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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F.K.52

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 1938
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F.K.52

F.K.52
F.K.52 Photo: Le Pontential Aérien Mondial 1936 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1940
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality88%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
31/135
Interwar Period
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
F.K.52
Production
1938–1940
Quantity
6
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
18
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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 Airframebiplane
  • Mission Typereconnaissance-fighter
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBristol Mercury VIII 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed308 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,800 m
  • Range1,130 km
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.25 m
  • Wingspan9.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,500 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built6
  • Operators2
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1943
  • Production Start1938
  • Production End1940
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: Winter War
  3. 1940Production ended
88
years in service
2
years in production
6
units produced
2
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
F.K.52 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
2
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
F.K.52SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Finland2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
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