Data Quality88%
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
Z.506
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–1959
Quantity
354
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
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 AirframeCANT Z.505
- Mission TypeMaritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, air-sea rescue, reconnaissance, transport
- Service Entry Year1936
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 126 RC.34 radial engines
- Number of Engines3
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed308 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,810 m
- Range2,400 km
- Endurance5
- On-Station Time6
◇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 SuiteNo
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length19.24 m
- Wingspan26.5 m
- Max Takeoff Weight12,705 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built354
- Operators6
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1959
- Production Start1935
- Production End1959
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1935Production started
- 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
- 1959Production ended
91
years in service
24
years in production
354
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
100MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT14INTERWAR PERIOD · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT376ITALY · ALL WEAPONS83PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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