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R.E.5
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R.E.5

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1914
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R.E.5

R.E.5
R.E.5 Photo: TSRL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* 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
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerRoyal Aircraft Establishment
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1914
Operators1 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality84%
29
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
30/80
World War I
247/419
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
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
R.E.5
Production
1914–
Quantity
24
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
29
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
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance and artillery observation
  • Service Entry Year1914
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAustro-Daimler piston engine
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Service Ceiling5,760 m
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length7.98 m
  • Wingspan13.57 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built24
  • Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1915
  • Production Start1914
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
112
years in service
24
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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