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Heinkel HE 7
Photo: Ray Wagner Collection · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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HeinkelHE7

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1927
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HeinkelHE7

Heinkel HE 7
Heinkel HE 7 Photo: Ray Wagner Collection · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
15
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
20
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
5
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHeinkel
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1927
Operators2 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality85%
20
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
102/135
Interwar Period
333/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
15
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
20
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
5
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Heinkel HE 7
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
102
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
20
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • Base Airframelow-wing monoplane with floats
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance/torpedo bomber
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typeradial engines
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed175 km/h
  • Service Ceiling2,300 m
  • Range950 km
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length16 m
  • Wingspan24 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight6,000 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusprototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1927Production started
99
years in service
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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