Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Naval Aircraft Factory PN
Category
Country
Production
1928–1938
Quantity
115
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
102
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 AirframeFelixstowe F5L
- Mission TypePatrol
- Service Entry Year1928
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeWright R-1750 D Cyclone
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Service Ceiling3,322.32 m
- Range2,109.428 km
◇Mission Systems8MOD.8
- Primary Sensor / Radarnone specified
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length14.935 m
- Wingspan21.946 m
- Max Takeoff Weight6,405.739 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Operators2
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1938
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1928Production started
- 1930Sale: Brazil (3 units)
- 1938Production ended
98
years in service
10
years in production
115
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Naval Aircraft Factory PNSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 |  Brazil | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
333INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT102INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT2781UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📚 Sources