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.506A
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1936–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
10
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, ASW, air-sea rescue
- Service Entry Year1936
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 126 RC.34
- Number of Engines3
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed308 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,810 m
- Range5,383 km
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / RadarVisual/optical
- 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
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1959
- Production Start1936
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1936Production started
90
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
90MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT10INTERWAR PERIOD · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT356ITALY · 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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