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L-15 Scout
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L-15Scout

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1947
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L-15Scout

L-15 Scout
L-15 Scout Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1947
Operators1 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality84%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
28/33
Early Cold War
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
L-15 Scout
Production
1947–
Quantity
12
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • Mission Typeliaison
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLycoming O-290-7
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed163 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,998.72 m
  • Endurance2.25
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.7 m
  • Wingspan12.2 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight930 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built12
  • Operators2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1947
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1947Production started
79
years in service
12
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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