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Letov Š-28
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LetovŠ-28

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Czech Republic · 1934
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LetovŠ-28

Letov Š-28
Letov Š-28 Photo: Unknown photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
45
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerLetov
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1934–1940
Operators5 countries
Quantity470
Data Quality88%
41
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
5/135
Interwar Period
105/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
45
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Letov Š-28
Prime contractor
Production
1934–1940
Quantity
470
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
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 Typereconnaissance, light bomber, ground-attack
  • Service Entry Year1935
  • Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWalter Pegasus II-M.2
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,200 m
◇Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length10.36 m
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built470
  • Operators7
▤Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1944
  • Production Start1934
  • Production End1940
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1934Production started
  2. 1938Sale: Slovakia (50 units)
  3. 1939Sale: Bulgaria (62 units)
  4. 1940Production ended
92
years in service
6
years in production
470
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Letov Š-28SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1939Bulgaria62——
1938Slovakia50——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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