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PN-9

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States
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PN-9

PN-9
PN-9 Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
45
Persistence
50
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
36
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
122/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
45
Persistence
50
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
PN-9
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
36
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 AirframeFelixstowe F5L
  • Mission TypePatrol flying boat
  • Flight Crew5
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeV-12
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Endurance26
◆Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Wingspan22 m
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built2
  • Operators1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1938
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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