Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed PBO-1 Hudson
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1938–1943
Quantity
2,941
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeLockheed Model 14 Super Electra
- Mission Typemaritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare
- Service Entry Year1939
- Flight Crew6
- Mission Crew4
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeWright R-1820 Cyclone radial
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed338 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,470 m
- Range3,100 km
- Endurance6
- On-Station Time5
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
- Primary Sensor / RadarMk IV or ASV radar
- Detection Range150 km
- Operator Consoles6
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload730 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length13.51 m
- Wingspan19.96 m
- Max Takeoff Weight8,330 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built20
- Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1945
- Production Start1938
- Production End1943
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1938Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production ended
88
years in service
5
years in production
2,941
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 12 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
82MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT6INTERWAR PERIOD · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT2184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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