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T-4 Messenger
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T-4Messenger

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1918
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T-4Messenger

T-4 Messenger
T-4 Messenger Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War I
In service1918–1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
12
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
69/80
World War I
384/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
15
Operating Altitude
20
Range
15
Stealth / Survivability
5
Data-Link
0
Coverage
10
Persistence
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
T-4 Messenger
Production
1918–1918
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR I
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
12
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 AirframeDayton-Wright Bug scaled-up version
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Flight Crew1
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeDe Palma
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Endurance2.5
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.182 m
  • Wingspan5.791 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight288.49 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1918
  • Production Start1918
  • Production End1918
  • Operational StatusPrototype only
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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