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Stinson OY-1 Sentinel
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StinsonOY-1Sentinel

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1942
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StinsonOY-1Sentinel

Stinson OY-1 Sentinel
Stinson OY-1 Sentinel Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
50
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerConvair
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators14 countries
Quantity3,590
Data Quality88%
32
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
22/35
World War II
155/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
30
Endurance
40
Operating Altitude
50
Range
45
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Stinson OY-1 Sentinel
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
3,590
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeStinson Model 76
  • Mission TypeLiaison, observation, air ambulance, cargo transport, artillery spotting, route reconnaissance, search & rescue, aerial photography, forward air control, communication wire laying, pesticide spraying, para-cargo dropping, leaflet dropping, aerial broadcasting, radar tracking, rocket firing, remote television, grenade dropping, bazooka firing
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLycoming O-435-1 (185 hp)
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed190 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,240 m
  • Range676 km
  • Endurance4
  • On-Station Time4
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.34 m
  • Wingspan10.36 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight975 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built288
  • Operators20
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1962
  • Production Start1942
  • Production End1945
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
3,590
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 14 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
STINSON OY-1 SENTINEL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
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Stinson OY-1 Sentinel 1942
06 / Operators
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