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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Supermarine Southampton
Category
Country
Production
1924–1934
Quantity
83
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeSupermarine Swan
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol and reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1925
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeNapier Lion VA
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed174 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,000 m
- Range1,545 km
- Endurance7
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / RadarVisual observation
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles5
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload300 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length14.935 m
- Wingspan22.86 m
- Max Takeoff Weight6,894.72 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built83
- Operators5
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1936
- Production Start1924
- Production End1934
- Operational StatusOut of service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1924Production started
- 1934Production ended
102
years in service
10
years in production
83
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
Supermarine SouthamptonSALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Japan | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Argentina | 8 | — | — |
| — |  Turkey | 6 | — | — |
| — |  Australia | 2 | — | — |
| — |  United States | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
121MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT23INTERWAR PERIOD · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT1129UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
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