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OL-9

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1923
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OL-9

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
20
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
35
Stealth / Survivability
10
Data-Link
0
Coverage
20
Persistence
25
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerLoening Aeronautical Engineering Corporation
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1923
Operators1 countries
Quantity26
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
10
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
OL-9
Production
1923–
Quantity
26
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
82
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 AirframeOL
  • Mission Typereconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1923
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1340-4 Wasp air-cooled radial piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Service Ceiling4,360 m
  • Range1,006 km
  • Endurance10
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.59 m
  • Wingspan13.72 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,451 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built165
  • Operators3
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1923
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1923Production started
103
years in service
26
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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