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Hansa-Brandenburg W.19
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Hansa-BrandenburgW.19

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1918
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Hansa-BrandenburgW.19

Hansa-Brandenburg W.19
Hansa-Brandenburg W.19 Photo: SDASM Archives · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHansa-Brandenburg
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity55
Data Quality85%
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
30
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Hansa-Brandenburg W.19
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1918
Quantity
55
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeHansa-Brandenburg W.12 development
  • Mission TypeFighter-reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeMaybach Mb.IV 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Endurance5
  • On-Station Time5
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.65 m
  • Wingspan13.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,005 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built55
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1918
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
years in production
55
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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