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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 HE 5
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
82
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 HE 1
- Mission TypeAerial reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1926
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew3
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeBMW VI
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed168 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,500 m
- Range550 km
◇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 SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload23.1 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length12.18 m
- Wingspan16.8 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,900 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built40
- Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1933
- Production Start1926
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1927Production started
99
years in service
40
units produced
2
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Heinkel HE 5SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 |  Russia | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
296INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT82INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1107GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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