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XP2Y-1

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1931
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XP2Y-1

XP2Y-1
XP2Y-1 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
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1933
Operators1 countries
Quantity23
Data Quality84%
23
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
73/135
Interwar Period
282/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
10
Endurance
30
Operating Altitude
25
Range
40
Stealth / Survivability
15
Data-Link
0
Coverage
35
Persistence
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
XP2Y-1
Production
1931–1933
Quantity
23
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
23
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Base AirframeModel 22 Ranger
  • Mission Typemaritime patrol
  • Service Entry Year1933
  • Flight Crew5
  • Mission Crew5
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-1820-E1 Cyclone
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed225 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,700 m
  • Range3,000 km
  • Endurance12
  • On-Station Time12
◇Mission Systems3MOD.3
  • Primary Sensor / Radarnone
  • Detection Range0 km
  • Operator Consoles5
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)1MOD.1
  • Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length19.3 m
  • Wingspan30.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight7,500 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built23
  • Unit Cost120,000 USD
  • Operators1
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1938
  • Production Start1931
  • Production End1933
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1933Production ended
95
years in service
2
years in production
23
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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