Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Heinkel HD 17
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1924–
Quantity
7
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 AirframeHeinkel HD 17
- Mission TypeReconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1926
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew1
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeNapier Lion
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Service Ceiling2,000 m
◇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
- Length9.48 m
- Wingspan12.4 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,050 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built7
- Operators2
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1924
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1924Production started
- 1926Sale: Germany (7 units)
102
years in service
7
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Heinkel HD 17SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 |  Germany | 7 | — | — |
| 1924 |  United States | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
177INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT31INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT903GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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