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Heinkel HD 25
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HeinkelHD25

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1926
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HeinkelHD25

Heinkel HD 25
Heinkel HD 25 Photo: Imperial Japanese Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
40
Persistence
35
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1926–1928
Operators2 countries
Quantity18
Data Quality85%
33
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
15/135
Interwar Period
141/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
40
Persistence
35
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Heinkel HD 25
Country
Production
1926–1928
Quantity
18
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
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 AirframeHeinkel HD 25
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1928
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeNapier Lion
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Range910 km
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.7 m
  • Wingspan14.88 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,570 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built18
  • Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1926
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1926Production started
  2. 1928Production ended
100
years in service
2
years in production
18
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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