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Farman HF.20
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FarmanHF.20

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · France · 1913
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FarmanHF.20

Farman HF.20
Farman HF.20 Photo: User:Alaniaris · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1913
Operators14 countries
Data Quality88%
12
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
7/14
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
384/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Farman HF.20
Country
Production
1913–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
12
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 AirframeFarman HF.16
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1913
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeGnome Lambda
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Service Ceiling1,050 m
  • Range315 km
  • Endurance3
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.06 m
  • Wingspan13.65 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight660 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Operators18
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1913
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1912First deployment: First Balkan War
  2. 1913Production started
113
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 14 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
FARMAN HF.20 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📚 Sources
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