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Letov L-290 Orel
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LetovL-290Orel

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Czech Republic
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LetovL-290Orel

Letov L-290 Orel
Letov L-290 Orel Photo: Sigma2 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
40
Persistence
50
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
25
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
Operators3 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality83%
39
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
112/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
40
Persistence
50
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Letov L-290 Orel
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
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
◎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
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤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
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Letov L-290 Orel
05 / Operators
📖 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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