Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Letov L-290 Orel
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeJunkers Ju 290
- Mission Typemaritime patrol, transport, reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1942
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeBMW 801 radial engines
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed460 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,000 m
- Range6,100 km
- Endurance18
- On-Station Time18
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
- Primary Sensor / RadarFuG 200 Hohentwiel radar
- Detection Range80 km
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles1
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length26.5 m
- Wingspan38 m
- Max Takeoff Weight35,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built65
- Operators3
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1942
- Production End1946
- Operational Statuspost‑war civilian use by Czech Airlines
03 / History
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
112INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT125CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS332PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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