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OD-1

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1924
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OD-1

OD-1
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* 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
10
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerDouglas
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1924
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
12
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
126/135
Interwar Period
384/419
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
10
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
OD-1
Prime contractor
Production
1924–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
126
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
12
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 AirframeDouglas O-2C
  • Mission TypeObservation
  • Service Entry Year1929
  • Flight Crew2
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLiberty L-12
  • Number of Engines1
▣Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1924Production started
102
years in service
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
OD-1 1924
// SIBLING VARIANTS
XA-2 1926
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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