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 He 116
Category
Country
Production
1937–1938
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
71
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 He 70
- Mission TypeLong‑range mail / reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1937
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeHirth HM 508C
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed300 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,600 m
- Range4,100 km
- Endurance48
◇Mission Systems3MOD.3
- Primary Sensor / Radarnone (visual observation)
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length13.7 m
- Wingspan22 m
- Max Takeoff Weight7,130 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built14
- Operators2
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1937
- Production End1938
- Operational StatusNo operational Luftwaffe service; used by Lufthansa and Manchurian Air Transport
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1937Production started
- 1938Production ended
89
years in service
1
years in production
14
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
276INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT71INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1070GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS304PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📚 Sources