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Lebed XII
Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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LebedXII

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Russia · 1916
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LebedXII

Lebed XII
Lebed XII Photo: Unknown author · 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
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
35
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1916–1918
Operators2 countries
Quantity214
Data Quality86%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
10/80
World War I
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
0
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
Lebed XII
Country
Production
1916–1918
Quantity
214
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
10
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance aircraft
  • Service Entry Year1917
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeSalmson water-cooled radial engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling3,500 m
  • Endurance3
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.96 m
  • Wingspan13.15 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,350 kg
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built214
  • Operators3
▤Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1916
  • Production End1918
  • Operational Statusobsolete and unfit for service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1916Production started
  3. 1918Production ended
110
years in service
2
years in production
214
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Lebed XIISALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1916Russia225——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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