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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
R.B.1 Iris
Category
Country
Production
1929–1934
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 AirframeBlackburn Iris
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1929
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Condor IIIB
- Number of Engines3
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Service Ceiling3,230.88 m
- Range4,800 km
◇Mission Systems8MOD.8
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload470 kg
▤Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length20.422 m
- Wingspan9.14 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built5
- Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1934
- Production Start1926
- Production End1934
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1929Production started
- 1934Production ended
97
years in service
5
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
155INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT20INTERWAR PERIOD · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT839UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS153PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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