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Friedrichshafen FF.29
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FriedrichshafenFF.29

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1914
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FriedrichshafenFF.29

Friedrichshafen FF.29
Friedrichshafen FF.29 Photo: Unknown commercial photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1915
Operators2 countries
Quantity49
Data Quality86%
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
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Friedrichshafen FF.29
Country
Production
1914–1915
Quantity
49
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • Base AirframeFriedrichshafen FF.19
  • Mission TypeMaritime reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1914
  • Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typewater-cooled Mercedes D.II straight-six engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Mission Systems1MOD.1
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)1MOD.1
◆Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length10.4 m
  • Wingspan16.3 m
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built49
  • Operators3
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1914
  • Production End1915
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1915Production ended
112
years in service
1
years in production
49
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Friedrichshafen FF.29SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1914Germany20——
1914Germany12——
—Denmark5——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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