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Heinkel HD 26
Photo: Ray Wagner Collection · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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HeinkelHD26

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1928
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HeinkelHD26

Heinkel HD 26
Heinkel HD 26 Photo: Ray Wagner Collection · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1928
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
31/135
Interwar Period
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Heinkel HD 26
Country
Production
1928–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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 26
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1928
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAichi-built Bristol Jupiter VI
  • Number of Engines1
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.44 m
  • Wingspan11.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,500 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1928
  • Operational StatusObsolete by introduction
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1928Production started
98
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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