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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 55
Category
Country
Production
1930–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
112
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
23
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 15
- Mission TypeAerial reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1930
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew1
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeSiemens-Halske Sh 20
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Service Ceiling4,800 m
- Range800 km
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / RadarNone (visual reconnaissance)
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles2
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload3 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length10.35 m
- Wingspan14 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,270 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built40
- Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1941
- Production Start1929
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1929Sale: Russia (15 units)
- 1930Production started
96
years in service
40
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Heinkel HD 55SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 |  Russia | 15 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
357INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT112INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1197GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS392PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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