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P2Y-2

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1931
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P2Y-2
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MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 31
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Methodology ↗ → Intelligence / Recon Aircraft ranking
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1938
Operators4 countries
Quantity21
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Intelligence / Recon Aircraftranking ↗methodology ↗
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
31/135
Interwar Period
177/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
35
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
30
Persistence
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
P2Y-2
Category
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft
Country
United States
Production
1931–1938
Quantity
21
Operators
4 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
MASS SCORE ↗
31
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 AirframeConsolidated Model 22 Ranger
  • Mission Typemaritime patrol
  • Service Entry Year1933
  • Flight Crew5
  • Mission Crew5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-1820-88 Cyclone
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed225 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,100 m
  • Range3,200 km
  • Endurance24
  • On-Station Time24
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length19.3 m
  • Wingspan30.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight10,433 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built21
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1941
  • Production Start1931
  • Production End1938
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1938Production ended
95
years in service
7
years in production
21
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
ArgentinaRETIREDColombiaRETIREDJapanRETIREDUnited StatesRETIRED
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft Interwar Period United States Consolidated Aircraft
📚 Sources
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