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Letov Š-528
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LetovŠ-528

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Czech Republic · 1935
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LetovŠ-528

Letov Š-528
Letov Š-528 Photo: neznámý (unknown) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
25
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerLetov
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1935
Operators5 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality88%
22
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
82/135
Interwar Period
296/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
35
Range
30
Stealth / Survivability
25
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Letov Š-528
Prime contractor
Production
1935–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
82
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
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 AirframeLetov Š-328
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1935
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeGnome-Rhône Mistral Major
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed270 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,200 m
  • Range700 km
  • Endurance3
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.35 m
  • Wingspan13.71 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,550 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built6
  • Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1944
  • Production Start1935
  • Operational StatusCancelled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
91
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Letov Š-528 1935
05 / Operators
📚 Sources
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