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Lublin R-VIII
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LublinR-VIII

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Poland · 1928
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LublinR-VIII

Lublin R-VIII
Lublin R-VIII Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Poland
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1928–1930
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality84%
22
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
82/135
Interwar Period
296/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Lublin R-VIII
Country
Production
1928–1930
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 AirframeWooden construction biplane
  • Mission Typebomber, reconnaissance, floatplane
  • Service Entry Year1930
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLorraine-Dietrich 18Kd
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed195 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,700 m
  • Range1,490 km
  • Endurance7.6
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11.125 m
  • Wingspan17 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built6
  • Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1939
  • Production Start1928
  • Production End1930
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1928Production started
  2. 1930Production ended
98
years in service
2
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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