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Farman HF.30
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FarmanHF.30

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · France · 1915
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FarmanHF.30

Farman HF.30
Farman HF.30 Photo: User:Alaniaris · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin France
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1921
Operators6 countries
Quantity400
Data Quality88%
22
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
47/80
World War I
296/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Farman HF.30
Country
Production
1915–1921
Quantity
400
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
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 type pusher biplane
  • Mission Typereconnaissance/scout
  • Service Entry Year1915
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeCanton Unné X-9
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed136 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,500 m
  • Endurance4
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length15.8 m
  • Wingspan15.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,050 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built400
  • Operators9
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1924
  • Production Start1915
  • Production End1921
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
  3. 1921Production ended
111
years in service
6
years in production
400
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
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