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GothaWD.9

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1916
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GothaWD.9

Gotha WD.9
Gotha WD.9 Photo: NA · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
20
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerGotha
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1916–1918
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
28
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
32/80
World War I
253/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
20
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
40
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
25
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Gotha WD.9
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1916–1918
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
28
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 AirframeBiplane
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1916
  • Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed160 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,500 m
  • Range500 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.5 m
  • Wingspan14.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,100 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1916Production started
  2. 1917Entered service
  3. 1918Production ended
110
years in service
2
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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