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Supermarine Walrus
Photo: Royal Navy official photographer William Berwick Reid · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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SupermarineWalrus

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United Kingdom · 1935
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SupermarineWalrus

Supermarine Walrus
Supermarine Walrus Photo: Royal Navy official photographer William Berwick Reid · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* 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
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1935–1944
Operators11 countries
Quantity740
Data Quality88%
31
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
31/135
Interwar Period
177/419
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
40
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Supermarine Walrus
Production
1935–1944
Quantity
740
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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 AirframeSupermarine Seagull III
  • Mission Typemaritime patrol
  • Service Entry Year1935
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeBristol Pegasus VI
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed148.046 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,638.8 m
  • Range650 km
  • Endurance6
◇Mission Systems1MOD.1
  • Primary Sensor / RadarASV radar
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11 m
  • Wingspan13.716 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,000 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built740
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1936
  • Production End1944
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1944Production ended
91
years in service
9
years in production
740
units produced
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
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