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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
Saab S 32C Lansen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1958–1959
Quantity
45
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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 AirframeSaab 32 Lansen
- Mission TypeMaritime and photo reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1958
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Avon RM5A
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed850 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Range2,000 km
- Endurance2
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / RadarPS-432/A radar with six cameras
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles2
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length14.9 m
- Wingspan13 m
- Max Takeoff Weight13,500 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built45
- Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1978
- Production Start1958
- Production End1959
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1958Production started
- 1959Production ended
68
years in service
1
years in production
45
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
49INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT9EARLY COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT90SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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