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Praga E-39
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PragaE-39

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Czech Republic · 1931
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PragaE-39

Praga E-39
Praga E-39 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
15
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1931
Operators4 countries
Quantity139
Data Quality88%
13
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
119/135
Interwar Period
373/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
20
Operating Altitude
15
Range
25
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
15
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Praga E-39
Production
1931–
Quantity
139
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
119
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
13
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Base AirframePraga E-39
  • Mission Typetraining, reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1931
  • Flight Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWalter NZ 120 9-cylinder, air-cooled, radial piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling3,566 m
  • Range483 km
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length6.88 m
  • Wingspan9.88 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built139
  • Operators4
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1931
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
95
years in service
139
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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