Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
G 520
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 AirframeGrob G 520
- Mission Typehigh-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance
- Service Entry Year1991
- Flight Crew1
- Mission Crew1
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeHoneywell TPE331-14F
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed283.332 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Range3,670 km
- Endurance7.5
- On-Station Time7.5
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / Radarclassified reconnaissance suite (E-Systems)
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles1
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length13.82 m
- Wingspan33 m
- Max Takeoff Weight4,700 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built6
- Operators3
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1987
- Operational Statuslimited operational use, primarily for research and niche roles
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
- 1992Sale: Germany (9 units) · $800 M
39
years in service
6
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
G 520SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 |  Germany | 9 | $800.0 M | $1.84 Mr |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
42INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT17COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT292GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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