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Manchester
Photo: Photographer: De Havilland photographer for Ministry of Aircraft Production · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Manchester

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1918
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Manchester

Manchester
Manchester Photo: Photographer: De Havilland photographer for Ministry of Aircraft Production · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1919
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality85%
11
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
76/80
World War I
401/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Manchester
Production
1918–1919
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
76
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
11
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • Base AirframeAvro Pike
  • Mission TypePhoto-reconnaissance/bomber
  • Flight Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typepiston
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling5,182 m
  • Endurance3.5
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11.28 m
  • Wingspan18.29 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,247 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built3
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1919
  • Operational StatusPrototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1918Production started
  3. 1919Production ended
108
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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