Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Caudron G.3
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1914–
Quantity
2,450
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
40
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 AirframeCaudron G.2
- Mission TypeReconnaissance, Trainer
- Service Entry Year1914
- Flight Crew1
- Mission Crew1
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeLe Rhône 9C
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed106 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,300 m
- Range350 km
- Endurance3
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / RadarVisual observation
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles2
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.4 m
- Wingspan13.4 m
- Max Takeoff Weight710 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built2,450
- Operators20
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1931
- Production Start1914
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914Production started
- 1920Sale: Finland (12 units)
112
years in service
2,450
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 25 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries25country
ArgentinaRETIRED
AustraliaRETIRED
BelgiumRETIRED
BrazilRETIRED
ColombiaRETIRED
DenmarkRETIRED
El SalvadorRETIRED
FinlandRETIRED
FranceRETIRED
GreeceRETIRED
GuatemalaRETIRED
HondurasRETIRED
ItalyRETIRED
JapanRETIRED
PeruRETIRED
PolandRETIRED
PortugalRETIRED
RomaniaRETIRED
RussiaRETIRED
SerbiaRETIRED
SpainRETIRED
TurkeyRETIRED
United KingdomRETIRED
United StatesRETIRED
VenezuelaRETIREDCaudron G.3SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 |  Finland | 12 | — | — |
| — |  United States | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
271INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT40WORLD WAR I · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT636FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS286PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📚 Sources