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Häfeli DH-3
Photo: Sandstein · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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HäfeliDH-3

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Switzerland · 1917
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HäfeliDH-3

Häfeli DH-3
Häfeli DH-3 Photo: Sandstein · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
25
Range
20
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Switzerland
ManufacturerEidgenoessische Konstruktionswerkstaette
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1917–1939
Operators1 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality84%
14
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
63/80
World War I
364/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
25
Range
20
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Häfeli DH-3
Production
1917–1939
Quantity
24
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
63
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
14
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 AirframeHafeli DH-2
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeHispano-Suiza 8Aa (HS-41)
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling4,500 m
  • Range400 km
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.95 m
  • Wingspan12.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,110 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built3
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1939
  • Production Start1917
  • Production End1939
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1917Production started
  2. 1939Production ended
109
years in service
22
years in production
24
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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