LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Kangaroo
Photo: Official photograph · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
REC // INTEL FEED

Kangaroo

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1918
ADD TO COMPARE

Kangaroo

Kangaroo
Kangaroo Photo: Official photograph · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerBlackburn Aircraft
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1929
Operators2 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality85%
14
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
63/80
World War I
364/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
15
Persistence
10
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Kangaroo
Prime contractor
Production
1918–1929
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
63
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
14
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Base AirframeBlackburn G.P.
  • Mission Typereconnaissance torpedo bomber
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce Falcon III
  • Number of Engines2
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
◆Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length13.46 m
  • Wingspan22.56 m
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built20
  • Operators2
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1929
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1929
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
  2. 1929Production ended
108
years in service
11
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Intelligence / Recon Aircraft entry →