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Heinkel HE 9
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HeinkelHE9

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1929
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HeinkelHE9

Heinkel HE 9
Heinkel HE 9 Photo: L'Air magazine · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHeinkel
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1929
Operators2 countries
Quantity1
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
45
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Heinkel HE 9
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1929–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBMW VI
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling5,900 m
  • Range850 km
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11.6 m
  • Wingspan16.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,000 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1927
  • Operational StatusPrototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1929Production started
97
years in service
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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